QLR4 Weight Pocket
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The weight pocket handle may break, and result in the pocket becoming stuck in the BCD sleeve.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The weight pocket handle may break, and result in the pocket becoming stuck in the BCD sleeve. Hazards: There is a risk of drowning and death if the weight pocket cannot be removed from the BCD sleeve to allow the diver to re-surface safely. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the weight pocket and check if the weight pocket is affected by using the BCD serial number tool on the Submerged Nation webpage . Affected consumers should submit a replacement QLR4 product claim form through the webpage . For more information, contact Australian Underwater Products by phone 03 5986 0100 or email contact@aup.com.au
Affected Products
The QLR4 contains a weight pocket that is used within a scuba diver’s buoyancy compensating device (BCD) to carry weight. Affected BCD models: • Oceanpro • Excursion • Hera Affected BCD serial number ranges: • 608262-695909 • 1170357-1180342 • 1200001-1200070 • 20031001-22082698 The serial number can be found on the product warning label located on the BCD’s cummerbund. Affected weight pockets can also be identified by them not containing a date code on the underside of the handle.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | 52c1deb5-b854-4768-85f8-df63daf593ac |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/qlr4-weight-pocket |
| Pub Date | Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Weight%20pocket.jpg?itok=dB2ZRn6B |