Underwater Communication Devices
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Ocean Technology Systems is recalling PowerCom 3000D, 5000D and MilCom 6000D underwater communication devices sold with RBLi-4 Lithium battery packs, as well as RBLi-4 batteries sold separately. These devices are used in SCUBA diving, and water can leak into the communication device during a dive and penetrate the battery pack, causing the battery circuit board to short and ignite after the dive, creating a fire hazard.
Consumers who own recalled devices should immediately stop using them and remove the battery. According to the recall, affected consumers should contact Ocean Technology Systems to receive a free replacement battery pack that has been sealed to prevent water leakage. The firm will also provide instructions for properly disposing of the lithium-ion batteries according to federal and state regulations.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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