CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Published: September 2, 2004Recall ID: 04209Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
Product Description & Identification
Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs.
Affected Products
Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Halcyon-Manufacturing-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBA-BC-Inflators- |
| Title | CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Halcyon-inflator-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Halcyon-inflator-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflator |
| Hazards › Name | The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness. |
| Injuries › Name | Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 2680 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually, from October 2003 through May 2004, for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs. |
| Recall Number | 04209 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Halcyon Manufacturing at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.halcyon.net |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |