CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-09-02 · 04210
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04210
Date
2004-09-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.