Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-09-14 · 16262
Hazards
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Recall
Number
16262
Date
2016-09-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
Vietnam
Description
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.