CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Internal Injury
CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.
Contact Information
Call Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to service@oceanicusa.com or info2@diveaeris.com, or write to Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.
Recall Details
Sold At
Authorized Oceanic dealers sold BCs fitted with Reliant inflators nationwide, from February 2004 through June 2004, for between $320 and $550. Authorized AERIS dealers sold BCs fitted with AW3 inflators, from May 2004 through June 2004, for between $400 a
Injuries
Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
AERIS
Recall Number
04210
Product Information
Product Name
Oceanic Reliant and AERIS AW3 Buoyancy Compensator (BC) inflators
Product Type
Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Manufacturer Name
AERIS
Manufactured In
Taiwan