Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard

The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.

Recall #: 13146
Affected scope: About 110,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles ….

Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 21, 2013. Reason: The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight …. Verify recall #13146 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an ….

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agency class: March 21, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13146 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 all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles attached to weight pockets, including the following models: Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro QD, Pro QDi3 and Zuma buoyancy compensators. The SureLock II handles are gray rubber and measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe. "SureLock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket.

Reason for recall

The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free replacement for recalled weight pocket handles.

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	13146
Date reported	March 21, 2013
Date initiated	March 21, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 110,000
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

Consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung deale…

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The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 21, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13146.

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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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