Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles
Description: 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. [Learn More]
About 110,000 units were affected by this recall.
Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard
Aqua Lung Buoyancy Compensator with weight pockets and handles. Recalled weight pocket handle (left), upgraded weight pocket handle with band of thicker rubber. (right)
Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 03/21/2013 |
| Recall ID | 1337 |
| Recall Number | 13146 |
| Product Type | Scuba Diving |
| Hazard | The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard. |
| Injuries | Aqua Lung is aware of 236 reports of handles detaching from the weight pockets. There are no reported injuries. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Aqua Lung; toll-free at (855) 355-7170 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.aqualung.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. |
| Last Updated | 01/22/2015 |
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