Name of Product:
AquaLung Powerline Inflators

Recall Date:
October 6, 2016

Manufacturer/Distributor:
AquaLung

Hazard:
The inflation button of the powerline inflator can remain depressed and cause the buoyancy compensators to continue inflating, resulting in an uncontrolled ascent. This poses injury and drowning hazards to the diver.

Recall Details/Description:
This recall involves AquaLung Powerline inflators installed on AquaLung and Apeks Black Ice buoyancy compensators. Buoyancy compensators equipped with Powerline inflators are used by scuba divers to establish buoyancy in the water. The black Powerline inflators measure about 20 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with “H” printed on the inflator body.

Sold At:
Sports Chalet and authorized AquaLung stores nationwide from January 2015 through September 2016. The Powerline inflators were sold separately for about $30 and with AquaLung and Apeks buoyancy compensators for between $370 and $700.

Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled powerline inflator and return the unit to either an authorized AquaLung dealer or the AquaLung repair center for inspection and repair. If you think your unit has been affected, please bring it to us to be reviewed and/or repaired by our service technician.

Identifying Product:
Recalled Powerline inflators have a date code beginning with “H” printed on the inflator body.

Consumer Contact:
AquaLung toll-free at 844-812-7690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.aqualung.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.