Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 11209. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the BCDs and return them to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge.
CPSC recall 11209 has the recall date 3 May 2011. The notice names the firm WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear. The recall has about 405 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 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 | None |
|---|---|
| Units | 405 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style BCD made of lightweight nylon and is foldable. It is black with blue accents on the lower sides. The word "Scout" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Scout BCDs within the following serial number ranges are affected by this recall: 001229 to 001244 and 001246 to 001489. The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The Profile is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black with blue on the lower sides. The word "Profile" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the table below are affected by this recall. Sea Elite Profile BCDSerial Numbers 000700 to 000729 000733 to 000763 000765 to 000772 000879 001490 to 001560 001562 to 001565 The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. |
| Product | Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD), About 405 in the U.S. and 48 in Canada, Scuba Diving |
| Sold at | Divers Supply Store locations nationwide and online at www.divers-supply.com in Canada from May 2009 through October 2010 for about $199 to $250 |
| Importer | WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 405Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Scuba Diving
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name WRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 May 2011 | WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11209The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11209. https://recallregister.com/product/664-sea-elite-systems-recalls-buoyancy-control-devices-due-to-drowning-haz/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 11209 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Divers Supply Store locations nationwide and online at www.divers-supply.com in Canada from May 2009 through October 2010 for about $199 to $250
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11209?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11209?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 405 in the U.S. and 48 in Canada