The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11275·Announced 2011-07-12

Diving Unlimited Recalls Scuba Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard

Diving Unlimited International is recalling specific scuba weight systems because manufacturing defects may prevent weights from detaching, posing a drowning risk.

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 aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Diving Unlimited International Inc. of San Diego is recalling the DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II. The recall involves approximately 1,454 units sold in the U.S. and 46 units in Canada. These systems were sold at diving equipment retailers nationwide and in Canada between July 2010 and April 2011 for about $124.

The recall is due to manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness. These defects can prevent the weight pockets from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the weights when the handle is pulled, which poses a drowning hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

The affected weight harnesses are made of heavyweight nylon and are black in color with gray handles, featuring the DUI logo on the pockets. The Weight & Trim System Classic has two small weight pockets on each side, while 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.

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

The recalled product

Product
DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II
Manufacturer
Diving Unlimited International Inc. of San Diego
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,454

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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