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- WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard, May 3, 2011
- Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard, May 3, 2011
- Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard, March 22, 2011
| Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard, May 3, 2011 |
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Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) Units: About 405 in the U.S. and 48 in Canada Importer: WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear of Macon, Ga. Hazard: The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None Description: This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs.
Sold at: Divers Supply Store locations nationwide and online at www.divers-supply.com in Canada from May 2009 through October 2010 for about $199 to $250 Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Chris Richardson at 1-888-370-3483 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the Edge Dive Gear website at www.edge-gear.com Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1330
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