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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2004
Release # 04-209 Firm's Hotline: (800) 425-2966
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm
below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators
Units: About 4,000
Manufacturer: Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.
Hazard: The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of
imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of
their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with
divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
Incidents/Injuries: Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs
leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Description: Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power
inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button.
Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The
repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut.
The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is
on the front and collar of the BCs.
Sold at: Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually
from October 2003 through May 2004 for about $46. The inflators also
were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact
Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Halcyon Manufacturing
at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
or visit their Web site at www.halcyon.net
FOR PHOTOS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, ALSO VISIT:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04209.html
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