The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·88042·Announced 1988-06-20

DUI Air Control Dry Suit Valve Recalled Due to Malfunction

Diving Unlimited International is recalling its AC dry suit valve because it may malfunction, causing rapid ascent or buoyancy failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the possibility of serious injury and/or death and notes 16 incidents associated with the malfunction, meeting the criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Diving Unlimited International (DUI) is recalling its air control (AC) dry suit valve in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The valve is used on SCUBA diving dry suits to allow divers to equalize air pressure by inflating or deflating the suit during ascent or descent.

The recall is issued because the valve may malfunction. CPSC is aware of 16 incidents involving divers associated with the valve malfunction. The valve may free-flow, causing air to fill the dry suit and resulting in the diver rising rapidly to the surface, or it may fail to provide sufficient air to maintain buoyancy. The source text notes the possibility of serious injury and/or death, especially if appropriate emergency procedures are not followed.

Owners of dry suits with AC valves attached should immediately stop using the dry suits. DUI asks that all divers return their suits at DUI's expense to have the AC valve replaced at no charge. All returned dry suits will be tested, and DUI will fix any leaks in the suit (except for seals) at no additional charge. Divers can contact DUI at 800-327-8439 for valve replacement instructions and a free dry suit check-up.

The recalled product

Product
DUI air control dry suit valve
Manufacturer
Diving Unlimited International (DUI)
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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