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QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment recalled over a drowning risk
Product Recall for QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment presenting a risk of drowning.
Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Oceanpro
- Excursion
- Hera
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- 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.
What to do now
QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment could fail in water.
- Do not use it for swimming or bathing.
- Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2308-0005). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment presenting a risk of drowning.
The risk
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.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
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
Product description
The QLR4 contains a weight pocket that is used within a scuba diver’s buoyancy compensating device (BCD) to carry weight.
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Questions
Why has QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment been recalled?
QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment could fail in water. Drowning is fast and silent. Bath seats, inflatables and swim aids can give a false sense of security.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and serial number on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not use it for swimming or bathing. Never leave a child alone in or near water, even for a moment.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
