Huish Outdoors · Recalled
Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
- Units
- About 1,400 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $412–$490
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Recalled by
- Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
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.
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 14 2016; last revised OCT 27 2016.
