Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 3, 2011 CPSC #11209

Quick answer

Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard is CPSC recall #11209, announced on May 3, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style BCD made of lightweight nylon and is foldable. It is black with blue accents on the lower sides. The word "Scout" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Scout BCDs within the following serial number ranges are affected by this recall: 001229 to 001244 and 001246 to 001489. The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The Profile is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black with blue on the lower sides. The word "Profile" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the table below are affected by this recall. Sea Elite Profile BCDSerial Numbers 000700 to 000729 000733 to 000763 000765 to 000772 000879 001490 to 001560 001562 to 001565 The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the bcds and return them to an authorized sea elite systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.. Affected brand: WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear of Macon, Ga..

Hazard

This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style BCD made of lightweight nylon and is foldable. It is black with blue accents on the lower sides. The word "Scout" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Scout BCDs within the following serial number ranges are affected by this recall: 001229 to 001244 and 001246 to 001489. The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The Profile is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black with blue on the lower sides. The word "Profile" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the table below are affected by this recall. Sea Elite Profile BCDSerial Numbers 000700 to 000729 000733 to 000763 000765 to 000772 000879 001490 to 001560 001562 to 001565 The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket.

Affected products

Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD)

Recalled brands

WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear of Macon, Ga.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.

Recall date

May 3, 2011

Categories

Scuba Diving

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11209?

CPSC recall #11209 covers Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 3, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style BCD made of lightweight nylon and is foldable. It is black with blue accents on the lower sides. The word "Scout" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Scout BCDs within the following serial number ranges are affected by this recall: 001229 to 001244 and 001246 to 001489. The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The Profile is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black with blue on the lower sides. The word "Profile" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the table below are affected by this recall. Sea Elite Profile BCDSerial Numbers 000700 to 000729 000733 to 000763 000765 to 000772 000879 001490 to 001560 001562 to 001565 The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket.

What is the remedy for recall #11209?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11209 is consumers should immediately stop using the bcds and return them to an authorized sea elite systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.. 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 Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard 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/2011/Sea-Elite-Systems-Recalls-Buoyancy-Control-Devices-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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