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Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

Date: May 3, 2011
Company: Divers Supply Store locations nationwide and online
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Divers Supply Store locations nationwide and online

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report