Cressi-Sub USA Recalls Scuba Diver Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

Recall number

23013

Title

Cressi-Sub USA Recalls Scuba Diver Buoyancy Compensator Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

Recall date

2022-10-13T00:00:00

Manufacturers

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Made in

[{"Country":"Hungary (BCD)"},{"Country":"Italy (IP inflator hose)"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Cressi-sub USA Inc., of Saddle Brook, New Jersey"}]

Distributors

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Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Cressi authorized dealers nationwide from March 2022 through August 2022 for between $250 and $1,200 for the fully assembled BCD."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hose","NumberOfUnits":"About 1,350","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"Defective metal fittings on the inflator hose can cause an airflow restriction and failure to inflate, or improper inflation of the BCD, posing a drowning hazard to the user."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba BCDs and contact Cressi-sub to receive a free replacement hose with installation instructions including a pre-paid mailing label for returning the recalled hoses. The firm is contacting all known purchasers regarding the recall."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"None reported"}]

Description

This recall involves Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hoses. The LP inflator hoses attach to the regulator first stage of the BCD. The following Cressi base models, as identified on the label stitched to the pocket on the BCDs, are included in the recall: Patrol (IC74160), Quartz (JIC74190), Start (IC72170), Start Pro (IC72190), Aquaride (IC74080), Travel Light (IC7406), Commander Evolution (IC771000), and Scorpion (IC77000). Only inflator hoses with serial numbers 007/22, 019/22 or 035/22 stamped into the metal fitting that attaches to the BCDs are included in the recall.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Cressi-Sub-USA-Recalls-Scuba-Diver-Buoyancy-Compensator-Devices-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard

Last published

2022-10-13T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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