CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Published: September 2, 2004Recall ID: 04210Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism.
Affected Products
Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Pelagic-Pressure-Systems-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBA-BC-Inflators- |
| Title | CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Oceanic-BC-with-Reliant-Inflator.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Oceanic-brand Buoyancy Compensator (BC) with Reliant Inflator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Oceanic-AW3-Inflator.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Oceanic-brand AW3 Inflator |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AERIS-with-AW3-Inflator.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled AERIS-brand Buoyancy Compensator (BC) with AW3 Inflator |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AERIS-AW3-Inflator.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled AERIS-brand AW3 Inflator |
| Hazards › Name | Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism. |
| Injuries › Name | Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,600 |
| Recall I D | 2681 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Oceanic dealers sold BCs fitted with Reliant inflators nationwide, from February 2004 through June 2004, for between $320 and $550. Authorized AERIS dealers sold BCs fitted with AW3 inflators, from May 2004 through June 2004, for between $400 and $560. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. |
| Recall Number | 04210 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to service@oceanicusa.com or info2@diveaeris.com, or write to Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |