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Product Recall
Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Recalled Grace model BCD
Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs)
Recall Date: September 14th, 2016
Type: Scuba Diving
Units: About 1,400 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
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.
Images:
Recalled Grace model BCD
Recalled Element model BCD
Recalled Element model BCD
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 [email protected].Injuries:
The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
Huish Outdoors LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah
Retailers:
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.
