Product Recall Number: 98-127
Why was Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) recalled?
Under normal scuba diving conditions, the hoses on these BCDs can separate from the jacket, and possibly cause drowning.
Product Recall Number: 98-127
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1998-06-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Durapro Systems, of Homosassa, Fla., is recalling about 1,955 scuba buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs). Under normal scuba diving conditions, the hoses on these BCDs can separate from the jacket, and possibly cause drowning. Durapro systems is aware of three reports of these low-pressure inflator hoses separating from these BCDs. No injuries have been reported. These recalled Durapro Systems BCDs are the Cirrus, Stratus, Aruba, Slimline and Resort. The low-pressure hoses on the BCDs, part number 302, connect the first stage regulator to the BCD power inflator valve. These hoses are identified with the following markings: "PLIOVIC MULTI PURPOSE 1/4" 1/D (6.4 mm) 250 PSI WP (1.7 MPA)...MADE IN USA...GOODYEAR." Retail dive stores and a mail-order catalog sold these BCDs from January 1996 through May 1998 for about $179 to $359. Consumers who purchased one of these Durapro Systems BCDs should stop using it immediately. The hose from the BCD should be returned to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement hose. For additional information, consumers should call Durapro Systems toll free at (800) 345-6634 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: Under normal scuba diving conditions, the hoses on these BCDs can separate from the jacket, and possibly cause drowning.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 1,955
Incidents: Durapro systems is aware of three reports of these low-pressure inflator hoses separating from these BCDs. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers who purchased one of these Durapro Systems BCDs should stop using it immediately. The hose from the BCD should be returned to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement hose.
Sold At: Retail dive stores and a mail-order catalog sold these BCDs from January 1996 through May 1998 for about $179 to $359.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed