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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada) units
Electrical Recall No. 22-191 Published July 28, 2022

Underwater Communication Devices

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. Manufactured by Undersea Systems International Inc. and sold at Blue Dolphin Dive Shop (North Carolina), Performance Scuba (Alabama) Lauderdale Marine Center (Florida), Mountain West Commercial Diving (Idaho), and other dive shops and municipalities nationwide and online at www.otscomm.com from January 2021 – April 2022 for $1,650 to $3,600.

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Recalled PowerCom 3000D, 5000D, MilCom 6000D, RBLi-4 underwater communication devices
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Recalled PowerCom 3000D, 5000D, MilCom 6000D, RBLi-4 underwater communication devices

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Why it was recalled

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.

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The firm has reported one small fire with the battery's PC circuit board during testing. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerUndersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California
UnitsAbout 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada)
Made inUnited States
Sold atBlue Dolphin Dive Shop (North Carolina), Performance Scuba (Alabama) Lauderdale Marine Center (Florida), Mountain West Commercial Diving (Idaho), and other dive shops and municipalities nationwide and online at www.otscomm.com
Sales periodJanuary 2021 – April 2022
Price$1,650 to $3,600
Category Electrical

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-550-1984
6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday and on Friday from 6:30 a
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