Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-05-03 · 11209
Hazards
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
11209
Date
2011-05-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD)
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Divers Supply Store locations nationwide and online at www.divers-supply.com in Canada from May 2009 through October 2010 for about $199 to $250
Importer(s)
WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear of Macon, Ga.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style BCD made of lightweight nylon and is foldable. It is black with blue accents on the lower sides. The word "Scout" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Scout BCDs within the following serial number ranges are affected by this recall: 001229 to 001244 and 001246 to 001489. The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The Profile is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black with blue on the lower sides. The word "Profile" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the table below are affected by this recall. Sea Elite Profile BCDSerial Numbers 000700 to 000729 000733 to 000763 000765 to 000772 000879 001490 to 001560 001562 to 001565 The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket.