RECALL - SureLock II Weight Pocket Handles

[richard1971]

I heard about another recall on one of the models , but can't remember what the issue was.. Is this the same recall for 2016-17??

Nikole,

We have issue recalls for two issues, the first was the Surelock handles. This was to replace the rubber handles with an updated sewn webbing handle. If you have rubber handles please contact your local Aqua Lung dealer to have them updated.

The second recall was for the Powerline inflator button. This is specific to Powerlines with a specific date code of H. You can read the recall notice Recall Notices - Aqua Lung US - Personal Aquatic Equipment for Recreational and Professional Use
Any Aqua Lung dealer can update your Powerline inflator if it falls under the recall.

Neither of the recalls apply to a specific model of BC as both of the affected components are found on most of our current BCs.

 

[Rodrigo Vianna]

Sorry to relieve this thread. But just got my handles replaced and the rubber part is already gone... only after 7 dives...
Also... the rubber part do the backplate was gone after less than 10 dives... Is there a chronical problem with aqualung rubber parte?

 

[JackD342]

Sorry to relieve this thread. But just got my handles replaced and the rubber part is already gone... only after 7 dives...
Also... the rubber part do the backplate was gone after less than 10 dives... Is there a chronical problem with aqualung rubber parte?

Photos please. I don't know what you are referring to in your backplate, but after the recall handles replacement there is NO rubber at all on the handle. So if bad parts were replaced with other similar bad parts, well...

 

[Buoy_A]

After a while in storage, I pulled out my BCD only to have this broken handle issue. Is the RECALL still in play now? Do I just go to an authorized dealer to swap them out?

 

[mbs]

After a while in storage, I pulled out my BCD only to have this broken handle issue. Is the RECALL still in play now? Do I just go to an authorized dealer to swap them out?

No idea if anyone will honor the recall at this point, but I replaced a lost one for not too too much... Not letting me insert the link on amazon, but easy enough to search and find...

 

[Buoy_A]

So I called a local authorized AquaLung dealer and the guy who answered was on top of it and knew exactly what I was talking about. He said he had the parts in stock and explained that for this recall, they don't replace the entire pockets, but rather just the pull handle parts. The handles actually separate from the pockets quite easily and the guy was able to swap them out within 5 minutes. The new handles are made of plastic with nylon, instead of the original rubber version. We didn't discuss this but I have a feeling this recall will still be valid for a long time to come since it was a safety related recall.