CPSC recall · Reported May 3, 2011
Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style B….
Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 3, 2011. Reason: The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retai…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Eli…. Verify recall #11209 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retai….
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- agency class
- May 3, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11209 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 affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style BCD made of lightweight nylon and is foldable. It is black with blue accents on the lower sides. The word "Scout" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Scout BCDs within the following serial number ranges are affected by this recall: 001229 to 001244 and 001246 to 001489. The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The Profile is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black with blue on the lower sides. The word "Profile" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the table below are affected by this recall. Sea Elite Profile BCDSerial Numbers 000700 to 000729 000733 to 000763 000765 to 000772 000879 001490 to 001560 001562 to 001565 The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket.
Reason for recall
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11209 |
| Date reported | May 3, 2011 |
| Date initiated | May 3, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 405 in the U.S. and 48 in Canada |
| 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 the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring repl…
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