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CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators

Name: CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Brand: Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-04210
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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
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

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Recalling FirmPelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.

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Caution (Class III)

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