The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08127·Announced 2007-12-11

ROMI Recalls Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

ROMI is recalling about 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA regulator first stages because a failing internal component can cause uncontrolled air flow, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a product defect that poses a risk of serious injury or death (drowning) and includes reports of malfunctions during use, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

ROMI Enterprises is recalling approximately 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA regulator first stages. The affected models include Oceanic CDX5, FDX10, CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5, as well as AERIS AT400 and Balanced Diaphragm regulators. These units were sold or serviced at authorized retailers nationwide between May 2006 and October 2007 for prices ranging from $300 to $500.

The recall is due to a defect in an internal component that seals air between the high-pressure first stage and the intermediate-pressure second stage. If this component fails, it can result in an uncontrolled flow of air to the diver, which poses a risk of serious injury or death. ROMI has received two reports of units malfunctioning during diving and six reports of units malfunctioning during dealer testing prior to delivery.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages. They should take the units to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to receive a free replacement part. For further information or to verify if a specific unit is affected, consumers can contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 or visit the respective company websites.

The recalled product

Product
Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages
Manufacturer
ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
6,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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