CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators

Recalled September 2, 2004 · CPSC recall 04210 · Pelagic Pressure Systems

Hazard

Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.

Units

About 11,600

Incidents / injuries

Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism.

What to do

Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.

Contact

Call Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected], or write to Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Product

Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators

Manufacturer(s)

Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized Oceanic dealers sold BCs fitted with Reliant inflators nationwide, from February 2004 through June 2004, for between $320 and $550. Authorized AERIS dealers sold BCs fitted with AW3 inflators, from May 2004 through June 2004, for between $400 and $560.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →