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AQUALUNG Recalls Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-10-20 · 23021

Hazards

The dump valve knob can get stuck when the recalled BCD is inflated, opening the dump valve which stops the BCD from fully inflating. This can result in a loss of buoyancy control and poses injury (decompression sickness) and drowning hazards.

Recall

Number
23021
Date
2022-10-20
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Apeks Exotec SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)

Remedies

Options
Repair

Companies

Manufacturer(s)
AQUALUNG Group, of Carlsbad, California
Retailer(s)
Dive stores nationwide and online at Aqualung.com and other diver supply online retailers from August 2021 through June 2022 for about $1,000.
Country of manufacture
Mexico

Description

This recall involves Apeks Exotec SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs). The Exotec is a back flotation-style BCD used to control a SCUBA diver's buoyancy underwater. The Apeks brand and Exotec model name are embroidered on the back panel and side pockets of the BCD and the metal components are gray or orange. Only model numbers BT1380108ML, BT1380108XLXXL, BT1380110ML and BT1380110XLXXL are included in the recall. The model number is printed on the label tucked behind the bladder between the tank attachment belt and the lower dump valve.

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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