Huish Recalls Oceanic SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensating Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9649.
This recall involves SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensating Devices (BCD). The user wears the jacket style BCD during a dive. The recalled BCDs look like a vest with an attachment point on the back for the tank, an upper airway assembly that consists of a corrugated rubber hose and an inflation mechanism that can be attached to a SCUBA regulator, and integrated weight pouches on either side that can be loaded with weights that can be dumped in an emergency. The recalled devices include the following models: Oceanic OceanPro, Oceanic Excursion, and Oceanic Hera with serial numbers: 608262 through 695909, 1170357 through 1180342, 1200001 through 1200070 and 20031001 through 22082698. Only these models in any of these serial number ranges and QLR4 Pocket Handles that DO NOT contain a date code on the underside are included in the recall. The brand name Oceanic and the model name are embroidered on the side pockets and a serial number is on the label on the inside of the jacket assembly.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9649.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensating Devices and contact Huish Outdoors to receive free replacement weight pockets. Pockets are detachable and easily replaceable. Consumers should dispose of the current weight pockets.
✅ 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 Scuba Dive Equipment Stores Nationwide And Online Through Third Party Distributor And Dealer Websites From April 2019 Through May 2023 For Between $530 And $720. 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-9649.
Huish Outdoors toll-free at 833-493-1029 or email at service@huishoutdoors.com or online at https://www.oceanicworldwide.com/blog/qlr4-weight-pocket-voluntary-recall/ or https://www.oceanicworldwide.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
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Scuba Dive Equipment Stores Nationwide And Online Through Third Party Distributor And Dealer Websites From April 2019 Through May 2023 For Between $530 And $720. Recall FAQ
Scuba Dive Equipment Stores Nationwide And Online Through Third Party Distributor And Dealer Websites From April 2019 Through May 2023 For Between $530 And $720. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Huish Recalls Oceanic SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensating Devices Due to Drowning Hazard. The notice was published on June 15, 2023 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,100 units are potentially affected.