Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 13146. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rubber handles can detach as divers are trying to remove the weight pockets to rise to the surface in an emergency. This poses a drowning hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled buoyancy compensators and return the two weight pockets to an authorized Aqua Lung dealer to receive a free inspection and free replacement for recalled weight pocket handles.
CPSC recall 13146 has the recall date 21 Mar 2013. The notice names the firm Aqua Lung America. The recall has about 110,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning. CPSC gives the product type Scuba Diving.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Aqua Lung is aware of 236 reports of handles detaching from the weight pockets. There are no reported injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 110,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles attached to weight pockets, including the following models: Axiom, Axiom i3, Balance, Black Diamond, Dimension, Libra, Lotus, Pearl, Pearl i3, Pro LT, Pro QD, Pro QDi3 and Zuma buoyancy compensators. The SureLock II handles are gray rubber and measure about 2 inches tall by 4 inches wide. The buoyancy compensator's model name is embroidered on the inside back pad or the weight pocket's right lobe. "SureLock" is molded into the back of the weight pocket. |
| Product | Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II weight pocket handles, About 110,000, Scuba Diving |
| Sold at | Sporting goods and scuba diving stores nationwide from September 2008 through September 2012 for between $460 and $700 for the buoyancy compensator with the weight pockets. |
| Importer | Aqua Lung America |
| Made in | China, Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 110,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Scuba Diving
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Aqua Lung America
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2016 | Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Aqua Lung Expands Recall of Buoyancy Compensators Due to Drowning Hazard |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13146The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13146. https://recallregister.com/product/1337-aqua-lung-recalls-buoyancy-compensators-due-to-drowning-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13146 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Aqua Lung is aware of 236 reports of handles detaching from the weight pockets. There are no reported injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods and scuba diving stores nationwide from September 2008 through September 2012 for between $460 and $700 for the buoyancy compensator with the weight pockets.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13146?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13146?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 110,000