CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-12-19). Hazards: drowning. About 3,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02072 |
| Published | 2001-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-12 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems |
| Firm named in the title | Diving Unlimited International Inc. |
| Firms | Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 3,500 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized DUI dealers nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems, from November 1997 through November 2001, for about $590. |
Description
These Buoyancy Control Systems come in two versions, a jacket style and a wings style. The overpressure valve is installed on these units. It is very difficult to distinguish the defective overpressure valves from those not affected. Therefore, all overpressure valves with red pulls are included in this recall. The jacket model has the DUI logo printed on the jacket pocket, epaulet, and weight pockets. The wings model has the DUI logo printed on the epaulet and weight pockets. The letters "DUI" are printed on the permanent hang tags found on the Buoyancy Control System.
Hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
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