Recalls / 2009-10-01
Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard
10002 · Recalled 2009-10-01 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Halcyon diving equipment including the Halcyon Explorer, Eclipse, CCR35, Evolve and Pioneer Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) and Halcyon Surface Marker Buoys (SMBs), Lift Bags, Diver Alert Markers (DAMs) Surf Shuttle and Diver Lift Raft Inflatable Devices. "Halcyon" is printed on the diving equipment.
Hazards
The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized Halcyon distributor or dealer or to the Halcyon factory to receive a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Halcyon Diving Equipment | About 20,300 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Halcyon Manufacturing Inc.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Diving equipment retailers, distributors, $450 for the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs), between $50, $275 for the inflatable devices.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Halcyon at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.halcyon.net/opv-recall, or email the firm at techservices@halcyon.net
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Source: CPSC recall 10002. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.