Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1337.
This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles attached to weight pockets, including the following models: Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro QD, Pro QDi3 and Zuma buoyancy compensators. The SureLock II handles are gray rubber and measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe. "SureLock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1337.
Consumers should 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 replacement for recalled weight pocket handles.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sporting Goods And Scuba Diving Stores Nationwide From September 2008 Through September 2012 For Between $460 And $700 For The Buoyancy Compensator With The Weight Pockets. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1337.
Aqua Lung; toll-free at (855) 355-7170 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.aqualung.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
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Sporting Goods And Scuba Diving Stores Nationwide From September 2008 Through September 2012 For Between $460 And $700 For The Buoyancy Compensator With The Weight Pockets. Recall FAQ
Sporting Goods And Scuba Diving Stores Nationwide From September 2008 Through September 2012 For Between $460 And $700 For The Buoyancy Compensator With The Weight Pockets. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard. The notice was published on March 21, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 110,000 units are potentially affected.