CPSC recall · Reported July 28, 2022
Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices Due to Fire Hazard
Water can leak into the recalled underwater communication device during a dive and penetrate into the battery pack, causing the battery circuit board to short and ignite after the…
Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California recalled This recall involves the PowerCom 3000D, 5000D and MilCom 6000D underwater communication ….
Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California in July 28, 2022. Reason: Water can leak into the recalled underwater communication device during a dive and penetrate into the battery…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powercom, MilCom and RBLi-4 communic…. Verify recall #22191 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California issued this CPSC recall-Water can leak into the recalled underwater communication device during a dive and penetrate into the battery….
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- July 28, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22191 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves the PowerCom 3000D, 5000D and MilCom 6000D underwater communication devices sold with the RBLi-4 Lithium battery pack and the batteries that are also sold separately. The PowerCom, MilCom and RBLi-4 products are used in all SCUBA diving. The recalled RBLi-4 battery packs are in a waterproof housing and supply power to the PowerCom and MilCom products. PowerCom and MilCom along with the model numbers are printed on the front of the underwater communication devices.
Reason for recall
Water can leak into the recalled underwater communication device during a dive and penetrate into the battery pack, causing the battery circuit board to short and ignite after the dive, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powercom, MilCom and RBLi-4 communication devices, remove the battery and contact the firm to receive a free battery pack that has been sealed to prevent water leakage. The firm will provide instructions for properly disposing lithium-ion batteries according federal and state regulations.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22191 |
| Date reported | July 28, 2022 |
| Date initiated | July 28, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California |
| Affected scope | About 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powercom, MilCom and RBLi-4 communication devices, remove the battery and co…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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