Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard
Recalled 2016-09-14. Drowning hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,400Units
2016-09-14Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all Zeagle brand Grace and Element BCDs. BCDs are used to help a diver maintain buoyancy under water during scuba diving. The Grace model is black with light green accents and has the logo "Z/Grace" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket. The Element model is black with red accents and has the logo "Z/Element" on the right side pocket and left shoulder. The words "Zeagle Sport" are on the left side pocket.
- The hazard
- The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
- Injuries
- The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BCDs and return them to Huish Outdoors or an authorized Zeagle dealer for a free replacement.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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