CPSC2018-10-23
Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Huish Outdoors LLC, dba Zeagle, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
Buttons on the Zeagle Sport BCD inflators can break or fracture leading to a rapid loss of air or auto inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and call Zeagle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Sold at
Zeagle dealers and scuba diving equipment stores nationwide from August 2015 through July 2018 for between $320 and $430.
Affected count
About 2,600 (In addition, about 800 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 23 reports of the button on the BCD breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Zeagle Sport buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
Consumer contact
Zeagle toll-free at 888-270-8595 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.zeagle.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Huish-Outdoors-Recalls-Buoyancy-Control-Devices-BCDs-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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