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).
See a list of details to help identify the product
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Reason 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.
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.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Minister for Business Services and Consumers (South Australia)
Who sold the product
Seasuits Australia Pty Ltd sold the product to dive retailers in South Australia only.
Identifying product 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.
Identifying numbers
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.
Manufactured in 2005 and 2006, but may have been available for sale up to and including 2008.
Where the product was sold
South Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2014/13933 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact Consumer and Business Services (SA) if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.