CPSC recall 09-251, announced June 23, 2009, covers Poseidon West Besea W50 Diving Wings with Poseidon Inner Bladders (about 300 units). The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. The notice cites 15 incident reports. Consumers who have wings that contain the recalled inner bladders should stop using the wing immediately and contact Poseidon for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (877) 673-4366, or email info@poseidoncentral.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the Poseidon inner bladders with batch number 5445 sold with the Poseidon Besea W50 wings. The inner bladder is located inside the outer cover of the wing. The batch number and "Poseidon" are molded on a tab located between the "legs" of the inner bladder.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Incidents and injuries
Poseidon has received 15 reports of inner bladders breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers who have wings that contain the recalled inner bladders should stop using the wing immediately and contact Poseidon for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Poseidon West
- Recall number
- 09-251
- Units
- About 300
- Manufactured in
- Sweden
- Sold at / sales period
- Poseidon dealers nationwide from September 2007 through June 2008 for about $366.
- Distributor
- Poseidon West, of West Lake Village, Calif., Poseidon Central, of Conroe, Texas, American Divers Division, of Alexandria Bay, N.Y.
Besea W50 Diving Wings with Poseidon Inner Bladders
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Poseidon toll-free at (877) 673-4366 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or send an email to info@poseidoncentral.com
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