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	URGENT RECALL: Oceanic and Aeris Regulators Date: 2007-12-11 Oceanic CDX5 Regulator Oceanic FDX10 Regulator Aeris AT400 Regulator ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, California, has announced a recall of Oceanic and Aeris regulator first stages due to a defect that could cause an internal component to fail and subject users to risk of serious injury or death. There have been two reports of the regulators failing during dives and six reports of regulator malfunction while being tested at retail outlets. The recall affects the following regulators: 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 Owners of the regulators affected by the recall should stop using the equipment IMMEDIATELY and return the defective units to their local dealers.           From CPSC: RECALL: Oceanic and Aeris Regulators December 11, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. 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. Incidents/Injuries: ROMI has received two reports of units malfunctioning during diving and six reports of units malfunctioning while being tested by dealers prior to delivery to consumers. No injuries reported. 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. Manufactured in: United States and Taiwan 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 www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to info@diveaeris.com or visit the firm's Web site at www.diveaeris.com     cdnn headlines scuba forum new sites top rated most popular
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