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Product Recall Number: 23-013

Why was Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hose recalled?

Defective metal fittings on the inflator hose can cause an airflow restriction and failure to inflate, or improper inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to the user.

Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hose
Here's product recall specific data for Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hose.

  • Product Recall Number: 23-013

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2022-10-13

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hose

  • Description: This recall involves Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hoses. The LP inflator hoses attach to the regulator first stage of the BCD. The following Cressi base models, as identified on the label stitched to the pocket on the BCDs, are included in the recall: Patrol (IC74160), Quartz (JIC74190), Start (IC72170), Start Pro (IC72190), Aquaride (IC74080), Travel Light (IC7406), Commander Evolution (IC771000), and Scorpion (IC77000). Only inflator hoses with serial numbers 007/22, 019/22 or 035/22 stamped into the metal fitting that attaches to the BCDs are included in the recall.

  • Hazard Description: Defective metal fittings on the inflator hose can cause an airflow restriction and failure to inflate, or improper inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to the user.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 1,350

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba BCDs and contact Cressi-sub to receive a free replacement hose with installation instructions including a pre-paid mailing label for returning the recalled hoses. The firm is contacting all known purchasers regarding the recall.

  • Sold At: Cressi authorized dealers nationwide from March 2022 through August 2022 for between $250 and $1,200 for the fully assembled BCD.

  • Importers: Cressi-sub USA Inc., of Saddle Brook, New Jersey

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Hungary (BCD)/Italy (IP inflator hose)

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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