CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
CPSC recall 04209 · announced September 2, 2004 · Halcyon Manufacturing · 4,000 units affected
The product
Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs.
The hazard
The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Sold at: Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually, from October 2003 through May 2004, for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Halcyon Manufacturing at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.halcyon.net
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.