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Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

Date: March 28, 2007
Company: West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.

Affected Products

The recalled inflator pump has a blue body with a black handle, hose, and pressure gage. The pump is 5 inches (12.7 cm) high and weighs about 3 pounds. West Marine is printed on a white sticker on the top of the pump housing. A second label contains a "caution" statement along with Ho Lee Co., Ltd. and UL listing information. The manufacturer's model number HB-183BG and the date code 1203 are also on the label.

Why Was This Recalled?

The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007

West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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