Recall: Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
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.
Name of product: Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
Units: About 1,400 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer: Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard: The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
Recall date: September 14, 2016
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: 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.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
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 recall@huishoutdoors.com.
Recall number: 16-262