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1. Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard:
Zeagle BCD Recall Link
1. Recall Date: October 23, 2018
Recall Number: 19-018
Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Zeagle Sport buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
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.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and call Zeagle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact:
Zeagle toll-free at 888-270-8595 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.zeagle.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2,600 (In addition, about 800 were sold in Canada)
Affected serial numbers:
620150000 - 620150800 2015081625 - 2015080921
2016035830 - 2016034676 1030062 - 1030001
2015114475 - 2015112942 1012775 - 1012051
2015092740 - 2015091746 1011765 - 1010001
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 23 reports of the button on the BCD breaking. No injuries have been reported.