Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards

Active Recall Announced October 6, 2016 CPSC #17005

Quick answer

Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards is CPSC recall #17005, announced on October 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerline inflators and contact aqua lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized aqua lung dealer.. Affected brand: Aqua Lung America.

Hazard

This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body.

Affected products

Aqua Lung Powerline inflators

Recalled brands

Aqua Lung America

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.

Recall date

October 6, 2016

Categories

Aqua Lung Powerline inflators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17005?

CPSC recall #17005 covers Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 6, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body.

What is the remedy for recall #17005?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17005 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerline inflators and contact aqua lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized aqua lung dealer.. 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 Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards 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/2017/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Powerline-Inflators. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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