Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards

The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to…

Recall #: 17005
Affected scope: About 53,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black….

Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 6, 2016. Reason: The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resultin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua…. Verify recall #17005 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resultin….

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agency class: October 6, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17005 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body.

Reason for recall

The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to the diver.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.

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	17005
Date reported	October 6, 2016
Date initiated	October 6, 2016
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 53,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which co…

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to the diver.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 6, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17005.

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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