CPSC Recall in 2010: Scuba Diving Buoyancy Compensators Recalled by Ocean Management Systems Due to Drowning Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-208

Date: April 27, 2010

Product Name: Buoyancy Compensators used for Scuba Diving

Recall Description:

This recall involves buoyancy compensators with the following model numbers. Buoyancy compensators provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The compensators were sold in black or red. "OMS" is printed on the front inside of the compensators. Item and serial numbers are printed on the warning label located in the non-inflation area of the buoyancy compensator. A list of serial numbers included in this recall is available from the firm.Item NumberDescriptionBC-TCPS- BTACOPS® BC ; BlackBC-TCPS-RTACOPS® BC ; RedBC116-32B16 BNon retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / BlackBC116-32RNon retraction single tank BC 32 lb. lift / RedBC-LGS45Larry Green Signature Series 45 lb. lift BCBC-LGS70Larry Green Signature Series 70 lb. lift BCBC118 - KDual Bladder BC [inflated] 94 lb. lift Black or RedBC115 - KBDual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in BlackBC115 - KRDual Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift in RedBC118 - KDual Bladder BC [deflated] 94 lb. lift Black or RedBC117 - K45Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift / BlackBC117CR - K45Chemically Resistant 45 lb. lift / BlackBC117 - K60Single Bladder BC, 60 lb. lift / BlackBC117 - KBSingle Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / BlackBC117 - KRSingle Bladder BC, 94 lb. lift / RedBC116-45BNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 45 lb. lift/ BlackBC116-60BNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ BlackBC116-60RNon-retraction Single Bladder BC 60 lb. lift/ RedBC116-60CChemically Resistant 60 lb. lift / Black

Hazard Description:

The buoyancy compensator seal ring could crack, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 20,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Dive stores nationwide from May 2006 through August 2008 for about $400.

Manufactured In:

United States