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CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSep 2, 2004
Recalled Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflator
Recalled Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflator
Recalled Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflator
Recalled Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflator

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Halcyon Manufacturing at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.halcyon.net

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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