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CPSC recall · Reported February 23, 2005

CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators

A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.

Recall #
05121
Affected scope
About 1,000
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Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy recalled Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them t… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators was recalled by Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy in February 23, 2005. Reason: A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow d…. Remedy: Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product…. Verify recall #05121 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow d….

Moderate
severity level
February 23, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05121 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #05121) was formally reported on February 23, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retain… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The recalled buoyancy compensators have model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119. The numbers appear on the top right-hand corner of the unit (on the shoulder). "CRESSI" is written on the buoyancy control devices.

Reason for recall

A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.

Remedy, what to do

Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 05121
Date reported February 23, 2005
Date initiated February 23, 2005
Recalling firm Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy
Affected scope About 1,000
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

Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement in…

  • Check the recall number (05121) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The recalled buoyancy compensators have model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119. The numbers appear on the top right-hand corner of the unit (on the shoulder). "CRESSI" is written on the buoyancy control devices.. Recalled by Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy. Units affected: About 1,000.
Why was this product recalled?
A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
What should consumers do?
Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 23, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05121.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (05121) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported February 23, 2005. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.