Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Aqua Lung has expanded its recall of buoyancy compensator vests equipped with SureLock II rubber handles on the weight pockets. The gray rubber handles, which measure approximately 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide, can detach while divers attempt to remove the weight pockets during an emergency ascent, creating a drowning hazard. The recall affects all Aqua Lung Black Diamond, Pro QD, and Pro QDi3 models with serial numbers lower than BB408620, as well as all Apeks Black Ice, Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, ProLT, and Zuma models with serial numbers lower than BB408620. This includes vests where SureLock II handles were previously replaced during an earlier recall.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the affected buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer. The dealer will perform a free inspection and provide free newly-designed replacement weight pocket handles.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free newly-designed replacement weight pocket handles.
This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensator vests with SureLock II rubber handles attached to the weight pockets, including those with SureLock II handles that were replaced in the previous recall. The handles are gray rubber, measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide and extend from the forward end of the ditchable weight pockets. SureLock II handles were installed in most Aqua Lung and one model of Apeks buoyancy compensators including: all discontinued Black Diamond, Pro QD and Pro QDi3 models with serial numbers lower than BB408620. The recall also includes all Apeks Black Ice, Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, ProLT and Zuma models with serial numbers lower than BB408620. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or on the right lobe. "Sure Lock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket. The serial numbers are located on a tag under the back pad of the buoyance compensator or inside the pocket. Earlier models could have the number printed on a tag behind the hook and loop inflator hold down on the left shoulder.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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