Halcyon Manufacturing · Recalled
CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
- Units
- About 4,000
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $46–$600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs.
The file
- Sold at
- Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually, from October 2003 through May 2004, for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.
Incident log
Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.
For more information, contact Halcyon Manufacturing at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.halcyon.net
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 02 2004; last revised MAR 12 2025.
