Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-03-21 · 13146
Hazards
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
Number
13146
Date
2013-03-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Sporting goods and scuba diving stores nationwide from September 2008 through September 2012 for between $460 and $700 for the buoyancy compensator with the weight pockets.
Importer(s)
Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China; Mexico
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.