[Recalled] Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators — The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC i… | CPSC 2004-09-02

A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. Hazards: 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.

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What to do if you own this product

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