CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2681.
The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2681.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2681.
Call Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to service@oceanicusa.com or info2@diveaeris.com, or write to Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators. The notice was published on September 2, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 11,600 units are potentially affected.