CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices

Recalled December 19, 2001 · CPSC recall 02072 · Diving Unlimited

Buoyancy Control System (jacket style) used with recalled Overpressure Valves (OPV)

Buoyancy Control System (wings style) used with recalled Overpressure Valves (OPV)

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.

Units

About 3,500

Incidents / injuries

DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact DUI at (800) 325-8439 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.DUI-Online.com

Product

Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems

Imported by

Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized DUI dealers nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems, from November 1997 through November 2001, for about $590.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →