CPSC recall 11209
Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD)
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-05-11
On 2016-05-11 the CPSC announced a recall of Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) by Wrk Enterprises, citing the spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11209 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-05-03 |
| Published | 2016-05-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Wrk Enterprises |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) | This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. The Scout is a jacket-style BCD made of lightweight nylon and is foldable. It is black with blue accents on the lower sides. The word "Scout" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Scout BCDs within the following serial number ranges are affected by this recall: 001229 to 001244 and 001246 to 001489. The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket. The Profile is a jacket-style BCD made of heavyweight nylon. It is black with blue on the lower sides. The word "Profile" is printed in white letters on the right front and the words "Sea Elite" are on a flap over the corrugated hose. Profile BCDs with serial numbers in the table below are affected by this recall. Sea Elite Profile BCDSerial Numbers 000700 to 000729 000733 to 000763 000765 to 000772 000879 001490 to 001560 001562 to 001565 The serial number is printed on a tag in the front pocket.
Reason
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Sea-Elite-Systems-Recalls-Buoyancy-Control-Devices-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
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