CPSC Recall in 2016: Huish Outdoors Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs) Due to Drowning Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-262

Date: September 14, 2016

Product Name: Zeagle brand buoyancy control devices (BCDs)

Recall Description:

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. 

Hazard Description:

The buoyancy control devices can suddenly leak air causing a loss of flotation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,400 (in addition, about 50 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received one report of a seam failure in the BCD resulting in air leakage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Authorized Zeagle dealers and online at www.zeagle.com  for about $412 for the Grace model and about $490 for the Element model BCD, from September 2015 through August 2016.

Manufactured In:

Vietnam

Custom Label:

Note

Custom Field:

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60174…;