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Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices Due to Fire Hazard

Date: July 28, 2022
Company: Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powercom, MilCom and RBLi-4 communication devices, remove the battery and contact the firm to receive a free battery pack that has been sealed to prevent water leakage. The firm will provide instructions for properly disposing lithium-ion batteries according federal and state regulations. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California

Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, California has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report