CPSC, Sheico PKS Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
CPSC recall 01141. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, presenting a drowning hazard to divers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the BCDs immediately and return them to the dive store where purchased for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 01141 has the recall date 3 May 2001. The notice names the firm Sheico PKS. The recall has about 10,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning. CPSC gives the product type Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment.
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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 | Sheico has received one report of a valve sticking open. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,000 |
| Description | The recalled buoyancy compensators were sold under the following brand and model names: Brand Name Model Names Serial Numbers Sherwood Silhouette, Magnum, Avid, Luna, Outback and Freedom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Genesis Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom Between 21280001 and 22010740 Talon and ReCon Between 20520001 and 22010740 Aeris Atmos All Units The brand name can be found on the right outside pocket of the jacket; the model name can be found inside the jacket, near the small of the back; and the serial number can be found on the aircell of the buoyancy compensator. |
| Product | Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs), About 10,000, Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Sold at | Dive stores and mail-order catalogues nationwide sold the BCDs, from September 2000 through March 2001, for between $150 and $450. |
| Importer | Sheico PKS Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Sheico PKS
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01141The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 01141. https://recallregister.com/product/787-cpsc-sheico-pks-inc-announce-recall-of-scuba-buoyancy-compensator-devi/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 01141 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sheico has received one report of a valve sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dive stores and mail-order catalogues nationwide sold the BCDs, from September 2000 through March 2001, for between $150 and $450.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01141?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,000