OMS Wing Recall

[DwayneJ]

Ocean Management Systems Inc. (OMS) ANNOUNCES Safety Replacement OF
BCS SEAL RING (Item # BCA 500)

Ocean Management Systems, Inc. (OMS) has notified the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), that they are voluntarily recalling
approximately 19,790 Sealing Rings BCA-500. Molding variations in this
part as used in the OMS Buoyancy Control System (BCS) could cause
cracking or breakage of part, resulting in rapid loss of buoyancy,
creating a potential drowning hazard. While this variation is not
present in every Seal Ring (Item # BCA 500), it would be difficult to
determine in the field which Seal Rings are suspect. Therefore they
are requiring that all Seal Rings be updated with new assemblies. All
NEW seal rings are equipped with reinforcement at critical areas. 19
failures have been reported of 19 failures. These failures were
discovered during inspection, with no reports of injuries or death.

For further instructions or if you have questions, you can call OMS at
1-8845-692-3600, email at recall@omsdive.com or look on the website
for further information at Ocean Management Systems Product Recalls & Advisories http://www.OMSdive.com

http://www.omsdive.com/downloads/BC service manual 12-09_2.pdf

 

[DwayneJ]

Ocean Management Systems Inc. (OMS) ANNOUNCES Safety Replacement of BCS SEAL RING (Item # BCA 500)

The seal ring is used on the dump valves as well as the inflator hoses. For a standard wing, you need at least three of these - 2 dump valves and 1 inflator hose. If you plan to do this yourself, you really need the tool mentioned on the instruction page.

At the same time, OMS also announced a factory refurbishment plan for all their BCS's. Basically get a refurbished BCS for $127 for the single bladder/small wings. This includes outer skin replacement if needed.

http://www.omsdive.com/bc_refurb.html

 

[Diver0001]

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[neopluredon]

oh no... just emailed oms... i so love my baby omy... T-T

:edit:

checked mine and it's not one of them... YEY!!!

 

[Oceanus]

luckily there are 3 dealers within 10 miles, I wonder how long this will take to resolve...

 

[Saint4429]

luckily there are 3 dealers within 10 miles, I wonder how long this will take to resolve...

That's a good question. First your LDS has to contact OMS and provide them with your serial number and then OMS will mail out the repair kit (who knows how long that will take). Then your LDS has to make the repair. As much as I love OMS they are not the fastest of companies.

 

[gert7to3]

Waiting 2 months........