Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles
CPSC Recall #15-022 — November 12, 2014
Product
Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles
Description
The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Aqua Lung is aware of an additional 50 reports of the handles detaching from the weight pockets. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately 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 newly-designed replacement weight pocket handles.
Units Affected
About 30,000 in the United States and 11,300 in Canada (an additional 110,000 were previously recalled in the U.S. in March 2013)
Sold At
Sporting goods and scuba diving stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2014 for between $460 and $700 for the buoyancy compensator with the weight pockets.
Manufactured In
China and Mexico