Product Recall: QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment (2308-0005)

Product Recall for QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment presenting a risk of drowning.

Summary

Product: QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment

Hazard: The product presents a risk of drowning as it is possible for the handle to break and become lodged in the BCD sleeve, affecting the diver’s ability to re-surface safely.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Type Hobby / Sports Equipment - Scuba Equipment
Models Oceanpro, Excursion, Hera
Serial Number Ranges Affected BCD serial number ranges: 608262-695909; 1170357-1180342l 1200001-1200070; and 20031001-22082698. The serial number can be found on the product warning label located on the BCD’s cummerbund. Affected weight pockets can also be identified by them not containing a data code on the underside of the handle.
Country of Origin Unknown
Product Description The QLR4 contains a weight pocket that is used within a scuba diver’s buoyancy compensating device (BCD) to carry weight.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The weight pocket handle may break and result in the pocket becoming stuck in the BCD sleeve. There is a risk of drowning if the weight pocket cannot be removed from the BCD sleeve to allow the diver to re-surface safely.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, including a complete list of part and model numbers, access the Oceanic Worldwide recall page at the following link: https://www.oceanicworldwide.com/blog/qlr4-weight-pocket-voluntary-recall/.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2308-0005

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 14 August 2023