Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 16262 · Sep 14, 2016 · Huish Outdoors
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16262
- Date
- Sep 14, 2016
- Company
- Huish Outdoors
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves all Zeagle brand Grace and Element BCDs. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. The Grace model is black with light green accents and has the logo "Z/Grace" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket. The Element model is black with red accents and has the logo "Z/Element" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket.
What can happen
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Zeagle dealers and online at www.zeagle.com for about $412 for the Grace model and about $490 for the Element model BCD, from September 2015 through August 2016.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (bcds)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.