Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices recalled over drowning hazard

Recall date

September 14, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

16262

Brand / firm

Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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