Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-09-14). Hazards: drowning. About 1,400 units in the US and 50 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16262 |
| Published | 2016-09-14 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-27 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving |
| Products | Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs) |
| Firm named in the title | Huish Outdoors |
| Firms | Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 50 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Zeagle dealers and online at www.zeagle.com for about $412 for the Grace model and about $490 for the Element model BCD, from September 2015 through August 2016. |
Description
This recall involves all Zeagle brand Grace and Element BCDs. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. The Grace model is black with light green accents and has the logo "Z/Grace" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket. The Element model is black with red accents and has the logo "Z/Element" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket.
Hazard
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
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