The device can suffer a rapid loss of air or auto inflation
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Zeagle of Salt Lake City, Utah, is recalling about 3,400 Zeagle Sport buoyancy control devices (BCDs) sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Buttons on the Zeagle Sport BCD inflators can break or fracture leading to a rapid loss of air or auto inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
The firm has received 23 reports of the button on the BCD breaking. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Zeagle Sport BCD inflators, which are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving.
Models include Sport Base, Sport Resort, Sport Base Plus, Sport Resort Plus, and Sport Focus.
Serial numbers are located on the inside of BCD pocket.
The following serial numbers are affected:
620150000 620150800 | 2015081625 2015080921 |
2016035830 2016034676 | 1030062 1030001 |
2015114475 2015112942 | 1012775 1012051 |
2015092740 2015091746 | 1011765 1010001 |
The BCDs, manufactured in Vietnam, were sold at Zeagle dealers and scuba diving equipment stores nationwide from August 2015, through July 2018, for between $320 and $430.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and call Zeagle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Consumers may contact Zeagle toll-free at (888) 270-8595 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT) Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.zeagle.com and click on Product Recall for more information.