Safety regulator, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Recall 04210 · Sep 2, 2004 · Pelagic Pressure Systems
11,600
units affected
11,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04210
- Date
- Sep 2, 2004
- Company
- Pelagic Pressure Systems
- Units affected
- 11,600
- Product
- Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism.
What can happen
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
The fix
Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Oceanic dealers sold BCs fitted with Reliant inflators nationwide, from February 2004 through June 2004, for between $320 and $550. Authorized AERIS dealers sold BCs fitted with AW3 inflators, from May 2004 through June 2004, for between $400 and $560.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oceanic-brand reliant buoyancy compensator (bc) inflators and aeris-brand aw3 bc inflators?
Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
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.