CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators
Source: CPSC Recall #04209
Recall Date
2004-09-02
Manufacturer
Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla.
Units Affected
About 4,000
Products Involved
Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators
Hazard
The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.
Reported Injuries
Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Sold At
Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually, from October 2003 through May 2004, for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28