Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
USHuish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Buttons on the Zeagle Sport BCD inflators can break or fracture leading to a rapid loss of air or auto inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Zeagle Sport BCD inflators. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. Models include Sport Base, Sport Resort, Sport Base Plus, Sport Resort Plus, and Sport Focus. Serial numbers are located on the inside of BCD pocket. Affected serial numbers: 620150000 - 620150800 2015081625 - 2015080921 2016035830 - 2016034676 1030062 - 1030001 2015114475 - 2015112942 1012775 - 1012051 2015092740 - 2015091746 1011765 - 1010001
Affected Products
Zeagle Sport buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Huish-Outdoors-Recalls-Buoyancy-Control-Devices-BCDs-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1223_1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Sport Base BCD |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1223_2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Sport Resort BCD |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1223_3.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Sport Focus BCD |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1223_4.jpeg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Inflator attached to BCDs |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1223_5.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Serial Number Location inside BCD pocket |
| Hazards › Name | Buttons on the Zeagle Sport BCD inflators can break or fracture leading to a rapid loss of air or auto inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 23 reports of the button on the BCD breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Zeagle Sport buoyancy control devices (BCDs) |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,600 (In addition, about 800 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8431 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and call Zeagle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Huish Outdoors LLC, dba Zeagle, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Zeagle dealers and scuba diving equipment stores nationwide from August 2015 through July 2018 for between $320 and $430. |
| Recall Date | 2018-10-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Zeagle Sport BCD inflators. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. Models include Sport Base, Sport Resort, Sport Base Plus, Sport Resort Plus, and Sport Focus. Serial numbers are located on the inside of BCD pocket. Affected serial numbers: 620150000 - 620150800 2015081625 - 2015080921 2016035830 - 2016034676 1030062 - 1030001 2015114475 - 2015112942 1012775 - 1012051 2015092740 - 2015091746 1011765 - 1010001 |
| Distributors › Name | Huish Outdoors LLC, dba Zeagle, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Recall Number | 19018 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/68038r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Zeagle toll-free at 888-270-8595 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.zeagle.com and click on Recalls for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-10-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Vietnam |
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