Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 19018 · Oct 23, 2018 · Huish Outdoors
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19018
- Date
- Oct 23, 2018
- Company
- Huish Outdoors
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Zeagle Sport buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves Zeagle Sport BCD inflators. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. Models include Sport Base, Sport Resort, Sport Base Plus, Sport Resort Plus, and Sport Focus. Serial numbers are located on the inside of BCD pocket. Affected serial numbers: 620150000 - 620150800 2015081625 - 2015080921 2016035830 - 2016034676 1030062 - 1030001 2015114475 - 2015112942 1012775 - 1012051 2015092740 - 2015091746 1011765 - 1010001
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and call Zeagle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 23 reports of the button on the BCD breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Zeagle dealers and scuba diving equipment stores nationwide from August 2015 through July 2018 for between $320 and $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zeagle sport buoyancy control devices (bcds)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and call Zeagle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
What is the 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.
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.