CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy
CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
Why was CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy recalled?
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the BCDs immediately and return them to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement. Contact: For more information, call Sheico toll-free at (800) 808-3306 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit one of the following websites: www.sherwoodscuba.com/opv, www.genesisscuba.com/opv, or www.diveaeris.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
- Company
- Sheico PKS Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 10,000
- Sold at
- Dive stores and mail-order catalogues nationwide sold the BCDs, from September 2000 through March 2001, for between $150 and $450.
- Recall date
- May 3, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- Sheico has received one report of a valve sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled buoyancy compensators were sold under the following brand and model names: Brand Name Model Names Serial Numbers Sherwood Silhouette, Magnum, Avid, Luna, Outback and Freedom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Genesis Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Talon and ReCon Between 20520001 and 22010740 Aeris Atmos All Units The brand name can be found on the right outside pocket of the jacket; the model name can be found inside the jacket, near the small of the back; and the serial number can be found on the aircell of the buoyancy compensator.