CPSC2004-09-02
CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Hazard
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.
Sold at
Authorized Oceanic dealers sold BCs fitted with Reliant inflators nationwide, from February 2004 through June 2004, for between $320 and $550. Authorized AERIS dealers sold BCs fitted with AW3 inflators, from May 2004 through June 2004, for between $400 and $560.
Affected count
About 11,600
Injuries reported
Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators
Consumer contact
Call Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to service@oceanicusa.com or info2@diveaeris.com, or write to Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Pelagic-Pressure-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBA-BC-Inflators-Don't want to check this manually?
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