CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-09-02 · 04209
Hazards
The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
Recall
Number
04209
Date
2004-09-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.
Retailer(s)
Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually, from October 2003 through May 2004, for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs.