Oceanic Announces Regulator First Stage Recall/Retrofit
Oceanic divers encouraged to contact local Oceanic dealers to examine and
retro-fit DX first stages (where necessary).
Oceanic has been notified by its supplier (ROMI, Ent.) that they have received
isolated reports of DX type Regulator First Stages exhibiting uncontrolled flow
of air to the Second Stage.
Evaluation has shown that a specific batch of HP (High Pressure) Seats
contained material that can deteriorate and fail to properly perform its mechanical
sealing (shut off) function, causing an uncontrollable free flow which could
result in serious injury to or death of the user.
In cooperation with the U. S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), ROMI
is initiating a voluntary recall of all affected CDX5 and FDX10 (diaphragm) type
First Stages.
The affected First Stages include those that were shipped to Oceanic Retailers
from the factory between May 1, 2006 and November 15, 2006. Other model DX type
First Stages, such as the CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5, that received annual
service between May 1, 2006, and October 22, 2007, may also be affected.
NOTE: Due to the random nature utilized to assign SNs (serial numbers) to First
Stages, there is only a small quantity of affected units within the large
range of SNs. Since the extent of listing the actual SNs of all affected units
would be impractical and not user friendly, Oceanic has created a data base on the
Oceanic Worldwide web site that product owners and retailers can easily access
to determine whether a specific First Stage is affected and if it has received
the retrofit.
Determine whether your fist stage is affected.
Locate an Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you.
Instructions for returns direct to the factory.
If you have an affected unit, you must discontinue further use of it and take
it to the Oceanic Dealer where you purchased it, or a local Authorized Oceanic
Service Center, for a component retrofit at no charge.
Should you have any questions, please contact our toll free Recall Help line at
(888) 636-9390 or locally at (510) 639-5448 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday
through Friday Pacific Time.
If you no longer own the DX (diaphragm) type Regulator First Stage, please
forward this letter to the new owner or have them contact us directly.
WARNING: DO NOT CONTINUE USE of the Regulator First Stage until it receives a
Retrofit. Only Authorized Oceanic Dealers and their trained service technicians
must perform this Retrofit. Non authorized persons who attempt the Retrofit
procedure risk voiding the product’s warranty and rendering the product
dangerously unsafe for SCUBA use.
Oceanic Website: Oceanic Worldwide - Research and Compare the latest Scuba Diving Equipment and Snorkeling Gear
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Sorry I don't have the contact info for Europe but thought I'd best post this .rofl
Oceanic divers encouraged to contact local Oceanic dealers to examine and
retro-fit DX first stages (where necessary).
Oceanic has been notified by its supplier (ROMI, Ent.) that they have received
isolated reports of DX type Regulator First Stages exhibiting uncontrolled flow
of air to the Second Stage.
Evaluation has shown that a specific batch of HP (High Pressure) Seats
contained material that can deteriorate and fail to properly perform its mechanical
sealing (shut off) function, causing an uncontrollable free flow which could
result in serious injury to or death of the user.
In cooperation with the U. S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), ROMI
is initiating a voluntary recall of all affected CDX5 and FDX10 (diaphragm) type
First Stages.
The affected First Stages include those that were shipped to Oceanic Retailers
from the factory between May 1, 2006 and November 15, 2006. Other model DX type
First Stages, such as the CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5, that received annual
service between May 1, 2006, and October 22, 2007, may also be affected.
NOTE: Due to the random nature utilized to assign SNs (serial numbers) to First
Stages, there is only a small quantity of affected units within the large
range of SNs. Since the extent of listing the actual SNs of all affected units
would be impractical and not user friendly, Oceanic has created a data base on the
Oceanic Worldwide web site that product owners and retailers can easily access
to determine whether a specific First Stage is affected and if it has received
the retrofit.
Determine whether your fist stage is affected.
Locate an Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you.
Instructions for returns direct to the factory.
If you have an affected unit, you must discontinue further use of it and take
it to the Oceanic Dealer where you purchased it, or a local Authorized Oceanic
Service Center, for a component retrofit at no charge.
Should you have any questions, please contact our toll free Recall Help line at
(888) 636-9390 or locally at (510) 639-5448 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday
through Friday Pacific Time.
If you no longer own the DX (diaphragm) type Regulator First Stage, please
forward this letter to the new owner or have them contact us directly.
WARNING: DO NOT CONTINUE USE of the Regulator First Stage until it receives a
Retrofit. Only Authorized Oceanic Dealers and their trained service technicians
must perform this Retrofit. Non authorized persons who attempt the Retrofit
procedure risk voiding the product’s warranty and rendering the product
dangerously unsafe for SCUBA use.
Oceanic Website: Oceanic Worldwide - Research and Compare the latest Scuba Diving Equipment and Snorkeling Gear
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Sorry I don't have the contact info for Europe but thought I'd best post this .rofl
