CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce recall
CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
Why was CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce recalled?
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems
- Company
- Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 3,500
- Sold at
- Authorized DUI dealers nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems, from November 1997 through November 2001, for about $590.
- Recall date
- December 19, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.