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The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
QLR4 Weight Pocket for Scuba Equipment

Type     
Hobby / Sports Equipment - Scuba Equipment

Country of origin            
Unknown

Product description       
The QLR4 contains a weight pocket that is used within a scuba diver's buoyancy compensating device (BCD) to carry weight.

Model names
Oceanpro, Excursion, Hera

Serial number ranges    
Affected BCD serial number ranges: 608262-695909; 1170357-1180342l 1200001-1200070; and 20031001-22082698. The serial number can be found on the product warning label located on the BCD's cummerbund. Affected weight pockets can also be identified by them not containing a data code on the underside of the handle.

Hazard
The weight pocket handle may break and result in the pocket becoming stuck in the BCD sleeve. There is a risk of drowning if the weight pocket cannot be removed from the BCD sleeve to allow the diver to re-surface safely.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. Further information about the recall, including a complete list of part and model numbers, can be found on the Oceanic Worldwide recall page.

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