CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators

Recalled September 2, 2004 · CPSC recall 04209 · Halcyon

Recalled Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflator

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.

Units

About 4,000

Incidents / injuries

Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.

Contact

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

Product

Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators

Manufacturer(s)

Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →