CPSC recall 04-209, announced September 2, 2004, covers Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators (about 4,000 units). The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 425-2966, or go to www.halcyon.net.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.
- Recall number
- 04-209
- Units
- About 4,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
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
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