Huish Outdoors is recalling about 7,100 Oceanic brand buoyancy compensating devices (BCDs), specifically the OceanPro, Excursion, and Hera models. The handles on the weight pockets, known as QLR4 handles, can break during use. If a handle breaks during an emergency, the diver will be unable to dump their weights to rise to the surface, posing a severe drowning risk. The firm has received 73 reports of these handles breaking, though no injuries have been reported. The recalled items were sold at scuba dive equipment stores and online from April 2019 through May 2023 for between $530 and $720. Consumers should stop using the recalled devices and contact Huish Outdoors to receive free replacement weight pockets.
The weight pocket handles can break, preventing the diver from releasing weights to rise to the surface in an emergency. This failure creates a drowning hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensating Devices and contact Huish Outdoors to receive free replacement weight pockets. Pockets are detachable and easily replaceable. Consumers should dispose of the current weight pockets.
Recall only applies to units with QLR4 Pocket Handles that DO NOT contain a date code on the underside.
Recall only applies to units with QLR4 Pocket Handles that DO NOT contain a date code on the underside.
Recall only applies to units with QLR4 Pocket Handles that DO NOT contain a date code on the underside.
Detail View QLR4 Pocket
Detail View QLR4 Pocket handle date code location
Recalled Oceanic OceanPro mode
Recalled Oceanic Excursion model
Recalled Oceanic Hera model
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