Aqua Lung recalls buoyancy compensators with SureLock II handles due to drowning hazard from detached rubber handles during emergency ascents. Return weight pockets for free inspection and replacement.
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.
Aqua Lung is recalling buoyancy compensators with Sure: the rubber handles can detach during emergency ascents, causing drowning. Affected models include Axiom, Balance, and others with gray SureLock II handles. Consumers must stop using and return weight pockets for free replacement.
The rubber handles can detach while divers are trying to remove weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This detachment poses a drowning hazard because the diver may not be able to ascend safely.
Divers who own the recalled models (Axiom, Balance, Black Diamond, etc.) are most at risk. The hazard occurs when rubber handles detach during emergency ascents, potentially causing drowning.
Check for gray rubber handles about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide on the buoyancy compensator. The model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe. 'SureLock' is molded into the back of the weight pocket.
Immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators with SureLock II handles.
Return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the handles.
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.
All Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles, including Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro QD, Pro QDi3, and Zuma models.
Look for gray rubber handles about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe, and 'SureLock' is molded into the back of the weight pocket.
Stop using the product immediately and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the handles.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aqua Lung to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1337 — Aqua Lung Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles Hello, I own a Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles that is covered by recall 1337 from Aqua Lung. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
