ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators
Name of Product: Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
Units: About 6,000
Manufacturer: ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif.
Hazard: An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Description and Models: The recall involves the following regulator first stages:
| Oceanic Regulator First Stages | Model CDX5 | Certain serial numbers from 30202856 through 51312641 |
-and- | Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 |
| Model FDX10 | Certain serial numbers from 51408026 through 51411813 |
-and- | Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 | |
| Models CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5 |
All serial numbers | -and- | Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 | |
| AERIS Regulator First Stages | Model AT400 | Certain serial numbers from 30200036 through 51311560 |
-and- | Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007 |
| Balanced Diaphragm | All serial numbers | -and- | Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 |
The model and serial numbers are stamped on the side of the body or on the body’s rubber covering.
Sold at: The items were either sold or repaired at authorized Oceanic and AERIS retailers nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007. The items sold for between $300 and $500.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer for a free replacement part.
Consumer Contact: For further information or to determine if your specific unit is affected, contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Oceanic customers can send an e-mail to service@oceanicusa.com or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.oceanicworldwide.com/safety_notices.html. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to info@diveaeris.com or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.diveaeris.com/safety_notices.html