CPSC2016-10-06
Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif.
Hazard
The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to the diver.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.
Sold at
Sports Chalet and authorized Aqua Lung stores nationwide from January 2015 through September 2016. The Powerline inflators were sold separately for about $30 and with Aqua Lung and Apeks buoyancy compensators for between $370 and $700.
Affected count
About 53,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 60 reports of the Powerline inflators continuing to inflate. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China, Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Aqua Lung Powerline inflators
Consumer contact
Aqua Lung toll-free at 844-812-7690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.aqualung.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Powerline-InflatorsDon't want to check this manually?
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