Recalls / 2011-05-03

WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

11212 · Recalled 2011-05-03 · CPSC page

Description

This recall affects Edge Freedom and Stealth models, and the HOG 32lb Wing model. The Freedom is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black and has a blue arch on the lower right side. The word "Freedom" is printed in white letters on the right front and the word "Edge" is located on a flap over the corrugated hose. Freedom BCDs with the serial numbers in the table below are affected. The serial number is printed on a tag that is located in the front right zipper pocket. Edge Freedom BCD Serial Numbers 000524 to 000551 001003 to 001022 000553 to 000554 001024 to 001103 000773 001106 000775 to 000873 001125 to 001149 000881 to 000890 001151 to 001160 000892 to 000911 001162 to 001186 000913 to 001001 001188 to 001228 The Stealth is a back flotation-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black and gray with the word "Stealth" printed in white letters on the right-hand strap, and the word "Edge" on a flap over the corrugated hose. Stealth BCDs with serial numbers 000658 to 000697 are affected by this recall. The serial number is printed on a tag that is located in a small zippered pocket under the left weight pocket. The HOG 32lb Wing is an oval-shaped, donut-style BCD made of heavyweight black nylon. It is designed for single-cylinder diving with a back plate or soft pack harness system. The HOG logo, a picture of a wild boar with the words "Highly Optimized Gear" and "HOG" inside an oval, is on the top strap of the device. HOG 32lb Wing BCDs with serial numbers 9042101 to 9042128 are affected by this recall. The serial number is inside a zippered compartment on a tag attached to the inner bladder of the wing.

Hazards

The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

None

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Edge dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Edge and HOG (Highly Optimized Gear) Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD)		About 750 in the U.S. and 20 in Canada

Parties

Importer: WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear of Macon, Ga.
Made in: China
Sold at: Authorized Edge, HOG dealers nationwide, in Canada

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Chris Richardson at 1-888-370-3483 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.edge-gear.com

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Source: CPSC recall 11212. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.