Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled July 12, 2011 · CPSC recall 11275 · Diving Unlimited

Hazard

Manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness can prevent the weight pockets from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the weights when the handle is pulled. This poses a drowning hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 1,454 in the U.S. and 46 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

None

Description

The weight harnesses are made of heavyweight nylon and are black in color with gray handles. The DUI logo appears on the pockets. The Weight & Trim System Classic has two small weight pockets on each side. The Weight & Trim System II has one large weight pocket on each side. Systems with large silver stripes on the sides have been inspected or repaired and are not affected by this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the systems and call DUI at (800) 325-8439 Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or e-mail [email protected] to receive a free repair of the system.

Contact

For additional information, contact DUI Customer Service between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday at (800) 325-8439, by e-mail at [email protected] or visit www.DUI-Online.com

Product

DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II

Imported by

Diving Unlimited International Inc. of San Diego

Retailers

Diving equipment retailers nationwide and in Canada between July 2010 and April 2011 for about $124.

Made in

China

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