Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7872.
This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7872.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.
✅ 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 Sports Chalet And Authorized Aqua Lung Stores Nationwide From January 2015 Through September 2016. The Powerline Inflators Were Sold Separately For About $30 And With Aqua Lung And Apeks Buoyancy Compensators For Between $370 And $700. 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-7872.
Aqua Lung toll-free at 844-812-7690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.aqualung.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
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Sports Chalet And Authorized Aqua Lung Stores Nationwide From January 2015 Through September 2016. The Powerline Inflators Were Sold Separately For About $30 And With Aqua Lung And Apeks Buoyancy Compensators For Between $370 And $700. Recall FAQ
Sports Chalet And Authorized Aqua Lung Stores Nationwide From January 2015 Through September 2016. The Powerline Inflators Were Sold Separately For About $30 And With Aqua Lung And Apeks Buoyancy Compensators For Between $370 And $700. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards. The notice was published on October 6, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 53,000 units are potentially affected.