The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01141·Announced 2001-05-03

Sheico Recalls Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

Sheico PKS Inc. is recalling about 10,000 scuba buoyancy compensator devices because the overpressure valve can stick open, posing a drowning risk to divers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (drowning hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sheico PKS Inc. of Carlsbad, Calif., is recalling approximately 10,000 Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) sold under the Sherwood, Genesis, Talon, and Aeris brands. The recall was initiated because the overpressure valve on these devices can stick in the open position, which presents a drowning hazard to divers.

The affected BCDs were sold at dive stores and through mail-order catalogues nationwide from September 2000 through March 2001 for between $150 and $450. Sheico has received one report of a valve sticking open, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the BCDs immediately and return them to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can call Sheico toll-free at (800) 808-3306 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the websites www.sherwoodscuba.com/opv, www.genesisscuba.com/opv, or www.diveaeris.com.

The recalled product

Product
Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
Manufacturer
Sheico PKS Inc., of Carlsbad, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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