Safety regulator, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
Recall 01141 · May 3, 2001 · Sheico PKS Inc.
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01141
- Date
- May 3, 2001
- Company
- Sheico PKS Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The recalled buoyancy compensators were sold under the following brand and model names: Brand Name Model Names Serial Numbers Sherwood Silhouette, Magnum, Avid, Luna, Outback and Freedom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Genesis Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Talon and ReCon Between 20520001 and 22010740 Aeris Atmos All Units The brand name can be found on the right outside pocket of the jacket; the model name can be found inside the jacket, near the small of the back; and the serial number can be found on the aircell of the buoyancy compensator.
What can happen
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the BCDs immediately and return them to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sheico has received one report of a valve sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Dive stores and mail-order catalogues nationwide sold the BCDs, from September 2000 through March 2001, for between $150 and $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled scuba buoyancy compensator devices (bcds)?
Consumers should stop using the BCDs immediately and return them to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to 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.