This recall involves about 53,000 Aqua Lung Powerline inflators used on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. The inflation button on these devices can get stuck, causing the vest to continue inflating and leading to an uncontrolled ascent for the diver. There have been 60 reports of the inflators continuing to inflate, though no injuries have been reported yet. These black inflators were sold individually and as part of buoyancy compensator kits at Sports Chalet and other authorized stores between January 2015 and September 2016. Owners of these products should stop using them and seek a free repair from an authorized dealer.
The inflation button can remain depressed, causing the buoyancy compensator to inflate continuously. This results in an uncontrolled ascent to the surface, which poses serious drowning and decompression injury hazards to the scuba diver.
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.
Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator
Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator
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Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator Apeks
Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator
Aqua Lung Powerline Inflator installed on buoyancy compensator
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response