CPSC2022-10-20
AQUALUNG Recalls Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
AQUALUNG Group, of Carlsbad, California
Hazard
The dump valve knob can get stuck when the recalled BCD is inflated, opening the dump valve which stops the BCD from fully inflating. This can result in a loss of buoyancy control and poses injury (decompression sickness) and drowning hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensator devices and take them back to the place where purchased for a free repair. If a consumer is unable to return the product to a dealer where purchased, they should reach out to AQUALUNG directly for instructions to receive a free repair.
Sold at
Dive stores nationwide and online at Aqualung.com and other diver supply online retailers from August 2021 through June 2022 for about $1,000.
Affected count
330
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of buoyancy control loss due to a dump valve stuck open. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Apeks Exotec SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
Consumer contact
AQUALUNG toll-free at 877-379-7694 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email support@aqualung.com or online at https://us.aqualung.com/en/recall-information.html or at www.aqualung.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/AQUALUNG-Recalls-Buoyancy-Compensator-Devices-Due-to-Injury-and-Drowning-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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