Sherwood Freedom Problem

[midwestdvr]

Pulled out BC out of dive bag, setup on tank and tried to inflate but it wouldn't. Noticed the upper tip of the power inflator set-up was unscrewed. Collected all the pieces and sorta guessed how it might have been properly setup. Inflates properly and stays inflated. Dove(sp?) with on a couple of shallow dives with no problem. Currently on dive vacation. Should I keep diving with it or sideline til I get back to US? Currently in the boonies in the Philippines where there is no repair shop close by. Thnx for all the help.

midwestdvr

 

[diver_paula]

If it seems secure and there aren't any cracks it should be good. Might want to inflate it and see if any air has escaped over night.

Paula

 

[So Cal Divin]

Midwestdivr

There is a safety recall for the Sherwood Freedom BC power inflator valve. In rare instances the inflator can get stuck and cause the inflator to continously inflate.
That could be a major problem at depth.
I have the same BC but am not affected since my ser. numbers don't match the recall numbers.
Freedom BCD's afected were models purchased after July1, 2003 with a serial number between 90010001 and 90350167.

This is the safety recall posted by Sherwood!

http://www.sherwoodscuba.com/bc_safety_recall.html

Hope this helps.

Sea Ya . Jeff

 

[scunick]

My freedom has "almost" done the same, but I caught it before it came off. I just screwed it back and It has been fine since.

Enjoy the boonies

 

[midwestdvr]

Good thing I posted. I'll have to turn mine in for service coz it matches the recall numbers. Dove with it in the Phil and never had a problem again and I loved it. Thanks for the recall info.

midwestdvr