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QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment — drowning risk

UK OPSSDrowningAug 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment — drowning risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The weight pocket handle may break and result in the pocket becoming stuck in the BCD sleeve. There is a risk of drowning if the weight pocket cannot be removed from the BCD sleeve to allow the diver to re-surface safely. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, including a complete list of part and model numbers, access the Oceanic Worldwide recall page at the following link: https://www.oceanicworldwide.com/blog/qlr4-weight-pocket-voluntary-recall/ .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

The QLR4 contains a weight pocket that is used within a scuba diver’s buoyancy compensating device (BCD) to carry weight.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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