CPSC Recall in 2022: Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 22-191

Date: July 28, 2022

Product Name: Underwater Communication Devices

Recall Description:

This recall involves the PowerCom 3000D, 5000D and MilCom 6000D underwater communication devices sold with the RBLi-4 Lithium battery pack and the batteries that are also sold separately. The PowerCom, MilCom and RBLi-4 products are used in all SCUBA diving. The recalled RBLi-4 battery packs are in a waterproof housing and supply power to the PowerCom and MilCom products. PowerCom and MilCom along with the model numbers are printed on the front of the underwater communication devices.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 500 (In addition, about 36 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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

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 through April 2022 for between $1,650 and $3,600.

Manufactured In:

United States