Assistance needed. Sherwood Avid Recall?

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• May 6, 2012

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I purchased a Sherwood Avid BCD from ebay. I would estimate it to be circa 2006 or 2007 but am not sure. I have discovered some issues with the power inflator sticking open and inflating the BC even when the button is not pressed. In the course of my researching this issue I came across some info regarding a recall affecting some Avid BCDs.

I need some assistance in determining if there is a recall affecting Sherwood Avid and also whether such recall may cover my BC. For the record, my power inflator is equipped with a grey button. I had read somewhere that BCs with a blue button were unaffected by the recall.

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• May 9, 2012

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Here's a CPSC notice that applies:
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml01/01141.html

 

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Thanks Knotical.

That recall seems to pertain to the overpressure valve, my issue is with the power inflator. That was helpful though because that site contains a toll free number to the CPSC Scuba recall hotline. I may try to avail of that. I have to say I am disappointed I have not heard from Sherwood about this. In the past two weeks I have left two emails for them on their website and posted here in hopes of getting the attention of a Sherwood Rep.

 

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• May 9, 2012

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item was purchased used from ebay.It needs to be serviced.Most likely needs a new inflator. You can try to soak it in water with white vinegar in it and see if that cleans it up,but it really should be serviced by a tech. sherwood really owes nothing to you as it is not in warrenty being you purchased it used.

 

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Thanks for your input Oly but your information is incorrect. A product recall is NOT a warranty issue. It is recall of a product for safety reasons that accrues to anyone who owns the product. You should keep that in mind should you ever have a product that may, for instance, have been given to you as a gift from a prior owner or family member. You would not barred or exempt from the recall repair or replacement programs. I agree that this issue needs to be serviced by a qualified technician but not on the basis of warranty.

 

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• May 10, 2012

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the part on the recall has nothing to do with the inflator mechanism.Simple fix to clean as I wrote previously or replace entire inflator for about $35.

 

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• May 10, 2012

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I did not post the link to CPSC recall page for the overpressure valve. The following is the link to the DAN website notice regarding a recall on Avid BCDs for power inflator issues that brought me here. DAN | News I came to this forum seeking clarification from a Sherwood Rep as to whether the above mentioned recall on Sherwood Avids for power inflator issues applied to my BCD. I have been uinable to get a response when contacting Sherwood directly through their website despite two attempts.

 

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