Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-10-06 · 17005
Hazards
The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to the diver.
Recall
Number
17005
Date
2016-10-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Aqua Lung Powerline inflators
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Sports Chalet and authorized Aqua Lung stores nationwide from January 2015 through September 2016. The Powerline inflators were sold separately for about $30 and with Aqua Lung and Apeks buoyancy compensators for between $370 and $700.
Importer(s)
Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China; Mexico
Description
This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body.