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CPSC recall · Reported October 1, 2009

Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard

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 drownin…

Recall #
10002
Affected scope
About 20,300
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Halcyon Manufacturing Inc., of High Springs, Fla. recalled This recall involves Halcyon diving equipment including the Halcyon Explorer, Eclipse, CC….

Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Inc., of High Springs, Fla. in October 1, 2009. Reason: The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an aut…. Verify recall #10002 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Halcyon Manufacturing Inc., of High Springs, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices ….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10002 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

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, what to 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 10002
Date reported October 1, 2009
Date initiated October 1, 2009
Recalling firm Halcyon Manufacturing Inc., of High Springs, Fla.
Affected scope About 20,300
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 immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized Halcyon distributor or dealer or…

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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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10002.
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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