AQUALUNG Recalls Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
CPSC recall 23021. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The dump valve knob can get stuck when the recalled BCD is inflated, opening the dump valve which stops the BCD from fully inflating. This can result in a loss of buoyancy control and poses injury (decompression sickness) and drowning hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensator devices and take them back to the place where purchased for a free repair. If a consumer is unable to return the product to a dealer where purchased, they should reach out to AQUALUNG directly for instructions to receive a free repair.
CPSC recall 23021 has the recall date 20 Oct 2022. The notice names the firm AQUALUNG Group. The recall has about 330 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning.
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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 | The firm has received one report of buoyancy control loss due to a dump valve stuck open. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 330 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Apeks Exotec SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs). The Exotec is a back flotation-style BCD used to control a SCUBA diver's buoyancy underwater. The Apeks brand and Exotec model name are embroidered on the back panel and side pockets of the BCD and the metal components are gray or orange. Only model numbers BT1380108ML, BT1380108XLXXL, BT1380110ML and BT1380110XLXXL are included in the recall. The model number is printed on the label tucked behind the bladder between the tank attachment belt and the lower dump valve. |
| Product | Apeks Exotec SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs), 330 |
| Sold at | Dive stores nationwide and online at Aqualung.com and other diver supply online retailers from August 2021 through June 2022 for about $1,000. |
| Manufacturer | AQUALUNG Group |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 330Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name AQUALUNG Group
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23021The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23021. https://recallregister.com/product/9429-aqualung-recalls-buoyancy-compensator-devices-due-to-injury-and-drowni/. 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 23021 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of buoyancy control loss due to a dump valve stuck open. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dive stores nationwide and online at Aqualung.com and other diver supply online retailers from August 2021 through June 2022 for about $1,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23021?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23021?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
330