CPSC recall 05-121, announced February 23, 2005, covers Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators (about 1,000 units). A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. The notice reports no incidents. Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Recall contact: call (800) 338-9143, or go to www.cressisubusa.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: J107, J113, J115, J119.
Which products are included?
Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The recalled buoyancy compensators have model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119. The numbers appear on the top right-hand corner of the unit (on the shoulder). "CRESSI" is written on the buoyancy control devices.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cressi-sub S.p.A.
- Manufacturer
- Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy
- Recall number
- 05-121
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- Italy
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized dive shops nationwide and various Web sites, from January 2003 through September 2004, for between $400 and $700.
- Distributor
- Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J.
Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information or for a list of authorized dive shops, consumers can call Cressi-sub at (800) 338-9143 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.cressisubusa.com
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