CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-12-19 · 02072
Hazards
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Recall
Number
02072
Date
2001-12-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized DUI dealers nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems, from November 1997 through November 2001, for about $590.
Importer(s)
Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
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.