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Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard is CPSC recall #13146, announced on March 21, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles attached to weight pockets, including the following models: Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro QD, Pro QDi3 and Zuma buoyancy compensators. The SureLock II handles are gray rubber and measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe. "SureLock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized aqua lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free replacement for recalled weight pocket handles.. Affected brand: Aqua Lung America.
This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles attached to weight pockets, including the following models: Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro QD, Pro QDi3 and Zuma buoyancy compensators. The SureLock II handles are gray rubber and measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe. "SureLock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket.
Affected products
Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles
Recalled brands
Aqua Lung America
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free replacement for recalled weight pocket handles.
Recall date
March 21, 2013
CPSC recall #13146 covers Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 21, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles attached to weight pockets, including the following models: Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro QD, Pro QDi3 and Zuma buoyancy compensators. The SureLock II handles are gray rubber and measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe. "SureLock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket.
The CPSC remedy for recall #13146 is consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized aqua lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free replacement for recalled weight pocket handles.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Buoyancy-Compensators. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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