Sea Elite recalls Scout and Profile buoyancy control devices due to a spring that may corrode and break, causing drowning. Return to dealer for free spring replacement.
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Sea Elite is recalling Scout and Profile buoyancy control devices (BCDs) because a spring inside can corrode and break, preventing the device from retaining air and posing a drowning hazard. Consumers must stop using the affected BCDs and return them for a free spring replacement.
The spring in the over-pressure valve can corrode and break, which stops the BCD from retaining air. This can cause the device to fail during use, leading to drowning if the diver cannot maintain buoyancy.
Owners of Sea Elite Scout or Profile BCDs with specific serial numbers are affected. Divers and water sports users are at highest risk due to the drowning hazard.
Check for a serial number tag in the front pocket. Scout BCDs have serial numbers from 001229 to 001244 or 001246 to 001489. Profile BCDs have serial numbers in the ranges 000700-000729, 000733-000763, 000765-000772, 000879, or 001490-001565.
Immediately stop using the affected buoyancy control devices as they pose a drowning hazard.
Take the BCD to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement.
Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.
Scout and Profile models with specific serial numbers as listed in the recall notice.
Look for a serial number tag in the front pocket. Scout BCDs with serial numbers from 001229 to 001244 or 001246 to 001489 are affected. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the ranges 000700-000729, 000733-000763, 000765-000772, 000879, or 001490-001565 are affected.
Yes, the corroded spring can break and cause the BCD to fail, leading to drowning if the diver cannot maintain buoyancy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sea Elite to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 664 — Sea Elite Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) Hello, I own a Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) that is covered by recall 664 from Sea Elite. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge. 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.
