CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators

Active Recall Announced February 23, 2005 CPSC #05121

Quick answer

CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators is CPSC recall #05121, announced on February 23, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The recalled buoyancy compensators have model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119. The numbers appear on the top right-hand corner of the unit (on the shoulder). "CRESSI" is written on the buoyancy control devices. The remedy is customers can return the product to a cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. buoyancy compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.. Affected brands: Cressi-sub S.p.A., Cressi-sub USA.

Hazard

Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The recalled buoyancy compensators have model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119. The numbers appear on the top right-hand corner of the unit (on the shoulder). "CRESSI" is written on the buoyancy control devices.

Affected products

Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators

Recalled brands

Cressi-sub S.p.A., Cressi-sub USA

Remedy

Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.

Recall date

February 23, 2005

Categories

Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05121?

CPSC recall #05121 covers CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 23, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The recalled buoyancy compensators have model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119. The numbers appear on the top right-hand corner of the unit (on the shoulder). "CRESSI" is written on the buoyancy control devices.

What is the remedy for recall #05121?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05121 is customers can return the product to a cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. buoyancy compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Cressi-Sub Announce Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/CPSC-Cressi-Sub-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBA-Buoyancy-Compensators. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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