Huish Outdoors · Recalled
Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Buttons on the Zeagle Sport BCD inflators can break or fracture leading to a rapid loss of air or auto inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
- Units
- About 2,600 (In addition, about 800 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 23
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $320–$430
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves Zeagle Sport BCD inflators. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. Models include Sport Base, Sport Resort, Sport Base Plus, Sport Resort Plus, and Sport Focus. Serial numbers are located on the inside of BCD pocket. Affected serial numbers: 620150000 - 620150800 2015081625 - 2015080921 2016035830 - 2016034676 1030062 - 1030001 2015114475 - 2015112942 1012775 - 1012051 2015092740 - 2015091746 1011765 - 1010001
The file
- Sold at
- Zeagle dealers and scuba diving equipment stores nationwide from August 2015 through July 2018 for between $320 and $430.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Recalled by
- Huish Outdoors LLC, dba Zeagle, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Incident log
The firm has received 23 reports of the button on the BCD breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and call Zeagle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Zeagle toll-free at 888-270-8595 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.zeagle.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
