Zeagle Sport buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
CPSC Recall #19-018 — October 23, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-018 |
| Recall Date | October 23, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 2,600 (In addition, about 800 were sold in Canada) |
| Importer | Huish Outdoors LLC, dba Zeagle, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Manufactured In | Vietnam |
Where It Was Sold
| Zeagle dealers and scuba diving equipment stores nationwide from August 2015 through July 2018 for between $320 and $430. |
Product
Zeagle Sport buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
Description
This recall involves Zeagle Sport BCD inflators. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. Models include Sport Base, Sport Resort, Sport Base Plus, Sport Resort Plus, and Sport Focus. Serial numbers are located on the inside of BCD pocket. Affected serial numbers: 620150000 – 620150800 2015081625 – 2015080921 2016035830 – 2016034676 1030062 – 1030001 2015114475 – 2015112942 1012775 – 1012051 2015092740 – 2015091746 1011765 – 1010001
Hazard
Buttons on the Zeagle Sport BCD inflators can break or fracture leading to a rapid loss of air or auto inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received 23 reports of the button on the BCD breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and call Zeagle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.