The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02072·Announced 2001-12-19

Diving Unlimited International Recalls Scuba Diving Overpressure Valves

Diving Unlimited International is recalling about 3,500 overpressure valves used with buoyancy control systems because they can stick open, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (drowning hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc. is recalling approximately 3,500 overpressure valves (OPV) used with buoyancy control systems. The recall includes both jacket-style and wings-style buoyancy control systems sold by authorized DUI dealers nationwide from November 1997 through November 2001 for about $590. The defective overpressure valves are identified by red pulls.

The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, which poses a drowning hazard to divers. DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open, but no injuries have been reported. It is very difficult to distinguish the defective overpressure valves from those not affected, so all overpressure valves with red pulls are included in this recall.

Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement. For more information, consumers can contact DUI at (800) 325-8439 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.DUI-Online.com.

The recalled product

Product
Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems
Manufacturer
Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
3,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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