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OtherDecember 19, 2001CPSC #02072

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

Product
Sporting Goods
Units affected
3,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

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

Where it was sold

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

Photos

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