CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-02). About 4,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04209 |
| Published | 2004-09-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-12 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators |
| Firm named in the title | Halcyon Manufacturing |
| Firms | Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,000 |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually, from October 2003 through May 2004, for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600. |
Description
Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs.
Hazard
The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
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