CPSC2022-10-13
Cressi-Sub USA Recalls Scuba Diver Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
Cressi-sub USA Inc., of Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Hazard
Defective metal fittings on the inflator hose can cause an airflow restriction and failure to inflate, or improper inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba BCDs and contact Cressi-sub to receive a free replacement hose with installation instructions including a pre-paid mailing label for returning the recalled hoses. The firm is contacting all known purchasers regarding the recall.
Sold at
Cressi authorized dealers nationwide from March 2022 through August 2022 for between $250 and $1,200 for the fully assembled BCD.
Affected count
About 1,350
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Hungary (BCD), Italy (IP inflator hose)
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hose
Consumer contact
Cressi-sub USA at 800-338-9143 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at orders@cressiusa.com or online at www.cressi.com and click on Support then click on the Cressi USA Recall Information tab or https://www.cressi.com/usrecall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Cressi-Sub-USA-Recalls-Scuba-Diver-Buoyancy-Compensator-Devices-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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