CPSCGeneral Alert
Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Published: September 14, 2016Recall ID: 16262Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all Zeagle brand Grace and Element BCDs. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. The Grace model is black with light green accents and has the logo "Z/Grace" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket. The Element model is black with red accents and has the logo "Z/Element" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket.
Affected Products
Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Huish-Outdoors-Recalls-Buoyancy-Control-Devices-BCDs |
| Title | Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16262a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Grace model BCD |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16262b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Element model BCD |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16262c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Element model BCD |
| Hazards › Name | The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs) |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving |
| Products › Category I D | 68330 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7852 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Zeagle dealers and online at www.zeagle.com for about $412 for the Grace model and about $490 for the Element model BCD, from September 2015 through August 2016. |
| Recall Date | 2016-09-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all Zeagle brand Grace and Element BCDs. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. The Grace model is black with light green accents and has the logo "Z/Grace" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket. The Element model is black with red accents and has the logo "Z/Element" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket. |
| Recall Number | 16262 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60174r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Huish Outdoors toll-free at 888-270- 8595 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.zeagle.com and click on recall notice for more information .Consumers can also e-mail the firm at recall@huishoutdoors.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-10-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Vietnam |