CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCD...
Published: May 3, 2001Recall ID: 01141Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled buoyancy compensators were sold under the following brand and model names: Brand Name Model Names Serial Numbers Sherwood Silhouette, Magnum, Avid, Luna, Outback and Freedom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Genesis Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Talon and ReCon Between 20520001 and 22010740 Aeris Atmos All Units The brand name can be found on the right outside pocket of the jacket; the model name can be found inside the jacket, near the small of the back; and the serial number can be found on the aircell of the buoyancy compensator.
Affected Products
Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Sheico-PKS-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Scuba-Buoyancy-Compensator-Devices-BCDs |
| Title | CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SCUBA-BCD.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) |
| Hazards › Name | The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers. |
| Injuries › Name | Sheico has received one report of a valve sticking open. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,000 |
| Recall I D | 787 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the BCDs immediately and return them to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Sheico PKS Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Dive stores and mail-order catalogues nationwide sold the BCDs, from September 2000 through March 2001, for between $150 and $450. |
| Recall Date | 2001-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled buoyancy compensators were sold under the following brand and model names: Brand Name Model Names Serial Numbers Sherwood Silhouette, Magnum, Avid, Luna, Outback and Freedom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Genesis Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Talon and ReCon Between 20520001 and 22010740 Aeris Atmos All Units The brand name can be found on the right outside pocket of the jacket; the model name can be found inside the jacket, near the small of the back; and the serial number can be found on the aircell of the buoyancy compensator. |
| Recall Number | 01141 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Sheico toll-free at (800) 808-3306 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit one of the following websites: www.sherwoodscuba.com/opv, www.genesisscuba.com/opv, or www.diveaeris.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-02-23T00:00:00 |