Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators
Published February 23, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 05121, published February 23, 2005. Recalling firm: Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy; Reported units: About 1,000.
What's the hazard
A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
What to do
Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy
- Manufacturer
- Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy
- Distributor
- Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05121 on February 23, 2005. Reported hazard: A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Cressi-sub S.p.A., of Genoa, Italy.