Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard

Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs)

Date of Recall
2016-09-14

CPSC Release Number
16-262

Manufactured In
Vietnam

Units
About 1,400 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer
Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah 

Sold By
Authorized Zeagle dealers and online at www.zeagle.com  for about $412 for the Grace model and about $490 for the Element model BCD, from September 2015 through August 2016.

Problem/Hazard
The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage.  No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all Zeagle brand Grace and Element BCDs. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving.  The Grace model is black with   light green accents and has the logo "Z/Grace" on the right side pocket and left shoulder.  The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket. The Element model is black with red accents and has the logo "Z/Element" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact
Huish Outdoors toll-free at 888-270- 8595 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.zeagle.com  and click on recall notice for more information .Consumers can also e-mail the firm at [email protected].

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