CPSC

Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflato Recalled for Safety Concern

Recalled Oceanic-brand Buoyancy Compensator (BC) with Reliant Inflator
Recalled Oceanic-brand Buoyancy Compensator (BC) with Reliant Inflator
Recalled Oceanic-brand AW3 Inflator
Recalled Oceanic-brand AW3 Inflator
Recalled AERIS-brand Buoyancy Compensator (BC) with AW3 Inflator
Recalled AERIS-brand Buoyancy Compensator (BC) with AW3 Inflator
Recalled AERIS-brand AW3 Inflator
Recalled AERIS-brand AW3 Inflator

Hazard

Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.

Consumer Contact

Call Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to service@oceanicusa.com or info2@diveaeris.com, or write to Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.

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Products

Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Authorized Oceanic dealers sold BCs fitted with Reliant inflators nationwide, from February 2004 through June 2004, for between $320 and $550. Authorized AERIS dealers sold BCs fitted with AW3 inflators, from May 2004 through June 2004, for between $400 and $560.

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