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Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard

Reported: October 1, 2009 Initiated: October 1, 2009 #10002

Product Description

This recall involves Halcyon diving equipment including the Halcyon Explorer, Eclipse, CCR35, Evolve and Pioneer Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) and Halcyon Surface Marker Buoys (SMBs), Lift Bags, Diver Alert Markers (DAMs) Surf Shuttle and Diver Lift Raft Inflatable Devices. "Halcyon" is printed on the diving equipment.

Reason for Recall

The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized Halcyon distributor or dealer or to the Halcyon factory to receive a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Halcyon diving equipment including the Halcyon Explorer, Eclipse, CCR35, Evolve and Pioneer Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) and Halcyon Surface Marker Buoys (SMBs), Lift Bags, Diver Alert Markers (DAMs) Surf Shuttle and Diver Lift Raft Inflatable Devices. "Halcyon" is printed on the diving equipment.. Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Inc., of High Springs, Fla.. Units affected: About 20,300.
Why was this product recalled?
The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized Halcyon distributor or dealer or to the Halcyon factory to receive a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 1, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10002.