Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 11209 · May 3, 2011 · Sea Elite Systems
405
units affected
405
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11209
- Date
- May 3, 2011
- Company
- Sea Elite Systems
- Units affected
- 405
- Product
- Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD)
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style BCD made of lightweight nylon and is foldable. It is black with blue accents on the lower sides. The word "Scout" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Scout BCDs within the following serial number ranges are affected by this recall: 001229 to 001244 and 001246 to 001489. The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The Profile is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black with blue on the lower sides. The word "Profile" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the table below are affected by this recall. Sea Elite Profile BCDSerial Numbers 000700 to 000729 000733 to 000763 000765 to 000772 000879 001490 to 001560 001562 to 001565 The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket.
What can happen
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Divers Supply Store locations nationwide and online at www.divers-supply.com in Canada from May 2009 through October 2010 for about $199 to $250
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sea elite systems buoyancy control devices (bcd)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
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.