The highest priorities of Halcyon Manufacturing are the quality of our products and the safety of our customers. Information regarding the voluntary recall of select Overpressure Relief Valve (OPV) Springs is detailed below.
Halcyon Manufacturing Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of select wings manufactured between January, 2006 and September, 2008. In addition, select Halcyon inflatable devices (Lift Bags, SMB’s, DAM’s, Surf Shuttles and Diver Lift rafts) may also be affected.
These BCDs or Inflatable Devices could develop excessive corrosion or rusting problems with the stainless steel Over Pressure Valve (OPV) spring, causing the spring to fail and the BCD or Inflatable Device to leak through the OPV. It is unlikely that most of these units will experience any problems since the potential defect is limited to a very small portion of the total number of OPV springs used during this time period. However, given the potentially serious implications all OPV springs should be checked to minimize risk or inconvenience to Halcyon customers.
BCDs manufactured after September, 2008 are not included in this voluntary recall. Please reference press release and website information for details on how to identify the BCD serial number. Inflatable Devices do not have serial numbers and should be checked based on customer purchase date if possible. If there is any doubt as to the serial number or date of purchase, Halcyon recommends inspecting the OPV spring at the request of the customer.
Worldwide Halcyon distributors will be initiating a similar inspection and replacement process through their dealer networks. Halcyon Manufacturing, Inc in High Springs Florida will also inspect those BCD’s or Inflatables sent directly to our facility, replace the OPV spring if necessary and provide free return shipping to the customer.
We apologize for this inconvenience and encourage Halcyon BCD and Inflatable owners with questions to contact their local Halcyon retailer, Silent Planet or Halcyon Tech Services directly.
Detailed images and video clips to aid in evaluation and replacement can be found on the Halcyon website: www.halcyon.net/opv-recall