CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
CPSC recall 04210. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 04210 has the recall date 2 Sep 2004. The notice names the firm Pelagic Pressure Systems. The recall has about 11,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 11,600 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators, About 11,600, Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Pelagic Pressure Systems |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,600Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Pelagic Pressure Systems
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2019 | Shearwater Recalls Diving Transmitters Due to Drowning Hazard |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Hollis Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Drowning Hazard |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04210The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04210. https://recallregister.com/product/2681-cpsc-pelagic-pressure-systems-announce-recall-of-scuba-bc-inflators/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04210 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04210?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan