Cressi-Sub USA Recalls Scuba Diver Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-10-13). Hazards: drowning. About 1,350 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23013 |
| Published | 2022-10-13 |
| Last updated | 2022-10-13 |
| Products | Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hose |
| Firm named in the title | Cressi-Sub USA |
| Firms | Cressi-sub USA Inc., of Saddle Brook, New Jersey (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Hungary (BCD), Italy (IP inflator hose) |
| Units (US) | 1,350 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Cressi authorized dealers nationwide from March 2022 through August 2022 for between $250 and $1,200 for the fully assembled BCD. |
Description
This recall involves Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hoses. The LP inflator hoses attach to the regulator first stage of the BCD. The following Cressi base models, as identified on the label stitched to the pocket on the BCDs, are included in the recall: Patrol (IC74160), Quartz (JIC74190), Start (IC72170), Start Pro (IC72190), Aquaride (IC74080), Travel Light (IC7406), Commander Evolution (IC771000), and Scorpion (IC77000). Only inflator hoses with serial numbers 007/22, 019/22 or 035/22 stamped into the metal fitting that attaches to the BCDs are included in the recall.
Hazard
Defective metal fittings on the inflator hose can cause an airflow restriction and failure to inflate, or improper inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba BCDs and contact Cressi-sub to receive a free replacement hose with installation instructions including a pre-paid mailing label for returning the recalled hoses. The firm is contacting all known purchasers regarding the recall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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