Compulsory Recall—Saekodive Buoyancy Compensators

PRA number

2014/13933

Published date

7 Jan 2014

Product description

This recall notice is issued by the South Australian Minister for Business Services and Consumers pursuant to Section 122 of the Australian Consumer Law (SA).

Saekodive buoyancy compensators - Cyclone (model #9000)

Saekodive Buoyancy Compensators Hurricane (#9300)

Identifying features

Saekodive buoyancy compensators Cyclone (model #9000) and Hurricane (model #9300) Manufactured in 2005 and 2006, but may have been available for sale up to and including 2008.

Other identifying numbers

Saekodive buoyancy compensators Cyclone (model #9000) and Hurricane (model #9300)

Manufactured in 2005 and 2006, but may have been available for sale up to and including 2008.

Reasons the product is recalled

The plastic seal connecting the inflator/dump valve to the vest can become brittle and detach.

The hazards to consumers

The defect poses a drowning hazard if the failure occurs while underwater as the vest may fill with water and act as an anchor.

What consumers should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Saekodive buoyancy compensator and dispose of it as it may not be safe to use.

If you have any queries in relation to this recall, please contact Consumer and Business Services, Product Safety Section, on (08) 8204 9147 or at productsafety.cab@agd.sa.gov.au.