Recalls / 2016-09-14

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

16262 · Recalled 2016-09-14 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs)		About 1,400 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in: Vietnam
Sold at: Authorized Zeagle dealers, online at www.zeagle.com for about $412 for the Grace model, about $490 for the Element model BCD, from September 2015 through August 2016.

Consumer contact

Huish Outdoors toll-free at 888-270- 8595 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.zeagle.com and click on recall notice for more information .Consumers can also e-mail the firm at recall@huishoutdoors.com.

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Source: CPSC recall 16262. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.