Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
USAqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
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TranslatedThe 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.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis 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.
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedAqua Lung Powerline inflators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Powerline-Inflators |
| Title | Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/inflator1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/inflator2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/inflator3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Date code location |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/inflator4.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator Apeks |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/inflator5.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/inflator6 .png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator installed on buoyancy compensator |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 60 reports of the Powerline inflators continuing to inflate. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Aqua Lung Powerline inflators |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 53,000 |
| Recall I D | 7872 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer. |
| Importers › Name | Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2016-10-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 17005 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Aqua Lung toll-free at 844-812-7690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.aqualung.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-10-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Mexico |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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