The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04209·Announced 2004-09-02

Halcyon Recalls Stainless Steel SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator Inflators

Halcyon Manufacturing is recalling approximately 4,000 stainless steel SCUBA BC inflators due to a defect that can cause slow leaks and unexpected buoyancy problems for 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 where the defect can result in decompression sickness, a serious injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Halcyon Manufacturing of High Springs, Florida, is recalling approximately 4,000 stainless steel SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) inflators. The recall includes inflators with a stainless steel oral and power inflate button; plastic inflators are not included. The affected BCs are black with the Halcyon logo on the front and collar. The repaired inflators feature a groove at the base of their retainer nut.

The recall is due to imperfections in the machining of the stainless steel air barrel, which can cause the SCUBA BC bladder to develop a slow leak. This defect can lead to unexpected buoyancy problems for divers, potentially resulting in decompression sickness. Halcyon has reported 10 incidents of BCs leaking, but no injuries or deaths have been reported.

These inflators were sold individually at dive stores nationwide from October 2003 through May 2004 for about $46. They were also sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600. Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon Manufacturing at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.halcyon.net, to receive a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators
Manufacturer
Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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