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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-10-06

Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards

Is my product affected?

Aqua Lung Powerline inflators

  • Brand Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Aqua Lung has recalled Powerline inflators that are installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators used by scuba divers. The recalled black inflators, which measure approximately 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide and have date codes beginning with "H," have a defect where the inflation button can remain depressed, causing the buoyancy compensator to continue inflating uncontrollably. This malfunction can result in an uncontrolled ascent that poses injury and drowning hazards to divers.

Consumers who own recalled Powerline inflators should immediately stop using them and contact Aqua Lung to arrange for a free repair. The repair involves replacing the inflation button through an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The inflation button can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to the diver.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.

Details from the source

This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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