CPSC recall · Reported November 12, 2014
Aqua Lung Expands Recall of 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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensator vests with SureLock II rubber han….
Aqua Lung Expands Recall of Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 12, 2014. 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 immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the…. Verify recall #15022 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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- November 12, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15022 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 compensator vests with SureLock II rubber handles attached to the weight pockets, including those with SureLock II handles that were replaced in the previous recall. The handles are gray rubber, measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide and extend from the forward end of the ditchable weight pockets. SureLock II handles were installed in most Aqua Lung and one model of Apeks buoyancy compensators including: all discontinued Black Diamond, Pro QD and Pro QDi3 models with serial numbers lower than BB408620. The recall also includes all Apeks Black Ice, Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, ProLT and Zuma models with serial numbers lower than BB408620. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or on the right lobe. "Sure Lock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket. The serial numbers are located on a tag under the back pad of the buoyance compensator or inside the pocket. Earlier models could have the number printed on a tag behind the hook and loop inflator hold down on the left shoulder.
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 immediately 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 newly-designed replacement weight pocket handles.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15022 |
| Date reported | November 12, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 12, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 30,000 in the United States and 11,300 in Canada (an additional 110,000 were previously recalled in the U.S. in March 2013) |
| 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 recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqu…
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