CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-02). About 11,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04210 |
| Published | 2004-09-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-13 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators |
| Firm named in the title | Pelagic Pressure Systems |
| Firms | Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 11,600 |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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 injuries
Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported.
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