Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-10-06). Hazards: drowning. About 53,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17005 |
| Published | 2016-10-06 |
| Last updated | 2016-10-27 |
| Products | Aqua Lung Powerline inflators |
| Firm named in the title | Aqua Lung |
| Firms | Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Mexico |
| Units (US) | 53,000 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sports Chalet and authorized Aqua Lung stores nationwide from January 2015 through September 2016. The Powerline inflators were sold separately for about $30 and with Aqua Lung and Apeks buoyancy compensators for between $370 and $700. |
Description
This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body.
Hazard
The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to the diver.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 60 reports of the Powerline inflators continuing to inflate. No injuries have been reported.
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