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OtherSeptember 14, 2016CPSC #16262

Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard

Product
Sporting Goods
Units affected
1,400
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.

Injuries

The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Vietnam

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled Grace model BCDRecalled Element model BCDRecalled Element model BCD
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