CPSC recall · Reported September 2, 2004
CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger…
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. recalled The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. ….
CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators was recalled by Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. in September 2, 2004. Reason: Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to asce…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take t…. Verify recall #04210 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to asce….
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- September 2, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04210 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism.
Reason for recall
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04210 |
| Date reported | September 2, 2004 |
| Date initiated | September 2, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 11,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS d…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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