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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 14, 2016Highest risk
Huish Outdoors Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
Who to contact: Huish Outdoors toll-free at 888-270- 8595 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.zeagle.com and click on recall notice for more information .Consumers can also e-mail the firm at recall@huishoutdoors.com.
The product
This recall involves all Zeagle brand Grace and Element BCDs. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. The Grace model is black with light green accents and has the logo "Z/Grace" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket. The Element model is black with red accents and has the logo "Z/Element" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- September 14, 2016
- Brand
- Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized Zeagle dealers and online at www.zeagle.com for about $412 for the Grace model and about $490 for the Element model BCD, from September 2015 through August 2016.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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