Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: September 2, 2004 Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla. Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 4,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.
- Reason for Recall:
- The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.
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Product Information
Full Description:
Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 4,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 04209