ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators

December 12, 2007
ROMI Enterprises is recalling about 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA regulators. 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.
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.

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. 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. They were made in the U.S. and in Taiwan. 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
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).