Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-03-21). Hazards: drowning. About 110,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13146 |
| Published | 2013-03-21 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving |
| Products | Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles |
| Firm named in the title | Aqua Lung |
| Firms | Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Mexico |
| Units (US) | 110,000 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods and scuba diving stores nationwide from September 2008 through September 2012 for between $460 and $700 for the buoyancy compensator with the weight pockets. |
Description
This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles attached to weight pockets, including the following models: Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro QD, Pro QDi3 and Zuma buoyancy compensators. The SureLock II handles are gray rubber and measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe. "SureLock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket.
Hazard
The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free replacement for recalled weight pocket handles.
Incidents and injuries
Aqua Lung is aware of 236 reports of handles detaching from the weight pockets. There are no reported injuries.
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