CPSC2004-09-02
CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.
Hazard
The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.
Sold at
Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually, from October 2003 through May 2004, for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Halcyon Manufacturing at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.halcyon.net
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Halcyon-Manufacturing-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBA-BC-Inflators-Don't want to check this manually?
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