Product Recall Number: 13-146
Why was Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles recalled?
The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.
Product Recall Number: 13-146
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-03-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles
Description: The SureLock II weight pocket handles on the scuba gear can detach as divers are trying to rise to the surface in an emergency.
Hazard Description: The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 110,000
Incidents: Aqua Lung is aware of 236 reports of handles detaching from the weight pockets. There are no reported injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free replacement for recalled weight pocket handles.
Sold At: Sporting goods and scuba diving stores nationwide from September 2008 through September 2012 for between $460 and $700 for the buoyancy compensator with the weight pockets.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China and Mexico
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed