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Sherwood AVID BCD Two (2) Simultaneous Catastrophic Plastic Tank Mount Failures.
On a dive in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada last weekend my Sherwood AVID XXL BCD had two (2) simultaneous AVID BCD Catastrophic Plastic Tank Mount Failures.
This left my 130 steel tank dangling from the safety strap.
Fortunately, I balanced the tank on my back to complete the ascent.
This is a major problem and safety issue with the Sherwood design in their BCD's.
Sherwood should recall all their BCD's with this tank holder design.
When the plastic breaks the tank is released from the BCD.
Unlike any other manufacturer the straps do not run inside the jacket.
This poses a major safety issue to the diver as he/she is no longer in control of the tank.
Has there been a Sherwood recall or fix with respect to this issue?
Feedback welcome,
Bruce Boyes, P.Eng.
On a dive in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada last weekend my Sherwood AVID XXL BCD had two (2) simultaneous AVID BCD Catastrophic Plastic Tank Mount Failures.
This left my 130 steel tank dangling from the safety strap.
Fortunately, I balanced the tank on my back to complete the ascent.
This is a major problem and safety issue with the Sherwood design in their BCD's.
Sherwood should recall all their BCD's with this tank holder design.
When the plastic breaks the tank is released from the BCD.
Unlike any other manufacturer the straps do not run inside the jacket.
This poses a major safety issue to the diver as he/she is no longer in control of the tank.
Has there been a Sherwood recall or fix with respect to this issue?
Feedback welcome,
Bruce Boyes, P.Eng.