Aqua Lung Recalls Powerline Inflators Due to Injury and Drowning Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-005 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 6, 2016
- Brand
- Aqua Lung
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Aqua Lung Powerline inflators
- Hazard
- Injury and Drowning Hazards
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 53,000
- Made in
- China, Mexico
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 27, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with "H" printed on the inflator body.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Aqua Lung Powerline inflators · About 53,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Sports Chalet and authorized Aqua Lung stores nationwide from January 2015 through September 2016. The Powerline inflators were sold separately for about $30 and with Aqua Lung and Apeks buoyancy compensators for between $370 and $700.; Aqua Lung America, of Vista, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 60 reports of the Powerline inflators continuing to inflate. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Aqua Lung toll-free at 844-812-7690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.aqualung.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Recall history and context
Aqua Lung appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Aqua Lung recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Aqua Lung Powerline inflators (About 53,000 units). This recall involves Aqua Lung Powerline inflators installed on Aqua Lung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Injury and Drowning Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Powerline inflators and contact Aqua Lung to receive a free repair, which consists of the replacement of the inflation button by an authorized Aqua Lung dealer.
More recalls from Aqua Lung
- Aqua Lung Recalls Buoyancy Compensators
March 21, 2013 · Aqua Lung · Sports, bikes and outdoorThis recall involves all Aqua Lung buoyancy compensators with SureLock II rubber handles attached to weight pockets, including the following models: Axiom, Axiom i3…
- Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators
June 30, 2010 · Aqua Lung · Other consumer productsThe power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the end of the corrugated hose. The recall involves all models of the Apeks WTX power inflators.…
- Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators
September 17, 2008 · Aqua Lung · Sports, bikes and outdoorThis recall involves Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX second stage regulators that have never been serviced. Apeks and TX, ATX, or XTX is printed on the regulator.
- Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters
September 10, 2008 · Aqua Lung · Power banks, chargers and batteriesThe recalled regulators have a brass DIN retainer manufactured prior to June 2006. The recalled Aqua Lung Titan Din 1st Stage regulators have serial numbers lower than…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 27, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.