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CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators

Date: September 2, 2004
Company: Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair.

Affected Products

The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism.

Why Was This Recalled?

Inflator buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.

Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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