Drowning hazard with Ocean Management System’s Buoyancy Compensators recalled

Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving

Full Product Description

This recall involves buoyancy compensators (BC) distributed by Ocean Management Systems Inc. The buoyancy compensators provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The compensators were sold in black or red. "OMS" is printed on the front inside of the compensators.

The buoyancy compensators with the following item numbers and description are included in this recall.

Item Number Description

BC-LGS45 Larry Green Signature Series 45 lb. lift BC
BC-LGS70 Larry Green Signature Series 70 lb. lift BC
BC-TCPS- B TACOPS® BC ; Black
BC-TCPS-R TACOPS® BC ; Red
BC115 – KB Dual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in Black
BC115 – KR Dual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in Red
BC116-32B16 B Non retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / Black
BC116-32R Non retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / Red
BC116-45B Non-retraction Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift/ Black
BC116-60B Non-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ Black
BC116-60C Chemically Resistant 60 lb. lift / Black
BC116-60R Non-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ Red
BC117 – K45 Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift / Black
BC117CR – K45 Chemically Resistant 45 lb. lift / Black
BC117 – K60 Single Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift / Black
BC117 – KB Single Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Black
BC117 – KR Single Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / Red
BC118 – K Dual Bladder BC [inflated or deflated] 94 lb. lift Black or Red

The item and serial numbers are printed on the warning label located in the non-inflation area of each buoyancy compensator, and has 8 digits. The first two digits represent the year of manufacturing and the second two digits represent the month of manufacturing. For example, a serial number "0805XXXX" indicates that the product was manufactured in May (05) of 2008 (08). All recalled buoyancy compensators were manufactured between May 2006 and August 2007.

A list of the serial numbers is available on the company’s website.

Hazard Identified

The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these compensators.

Corrective Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the diving equipment and contact Ocean Management Systems Inc. to receive a free repair.

For more information, consumers may contact Ocean Management Systems Inc. at 1-877-791-0315 between 9AM and 4:30PM ET Monday through Friday, visit the Ocean Management Systems’ recall website, or email the firm at recall@omsdive.com.

Number Sold

The number of these recalled products sold in Canada is not known.

Time Period Sold

The recalled products were sold from May 2006 to August 2008.

Manufactured in United States.

Manufacturer

Ocean Management Systems Inc. of Middletown, New York

Edited by Tapa Menon