Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-05-03). Hazards: drowning. About 405 units in the US and 48 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11209 |
| Published | 2011-05-03 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-11 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving |
| Products | Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) |
| Firm named in the title | Sea Elite Systems |
| Firms | WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear of Macon, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 405 |
| Units (Canada) | 48 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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 |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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 injuries
None
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