CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 04210
Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators
Published March 13, 2025 · Recall initiated: September 2, 2004
What's the hazard
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
What to do
Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
- Manufacturer
- Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
- Distributor
- Authorized Oceanic dealers sold BCs fitted with Reliant inflators nationwide, from February 2004 through June 2004, for between $320 and $550. Authorized AERIS dealers sold BCs fitted with AW3 inflators, from May 2004 through June 2004, for between $400 and $560.
- Country
- US