Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 11275 · Jul 12, 2011 · Diving Unlimited International
1,454
units affected
1,454
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11275
- Date
- Jul 12, 2011
- Company
- Diving Unlimited International
- Units affected
- 1,454
- Product
- DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
The weight harnesses are made of heavyweight nylon and are black in color with gray handles. The DUI logo appears on the pockets. The Weight & Trim System Classic has two small weight pockets on each side. 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.
What can happen
Manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness can prevent the weight pockets from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the weights when the handle is pulled. This poses a drowning hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the systems and call DUI at (800) 325-8439 Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or e-mail CustomerService@DUI-Online.com to receive a free repair of the system.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Diving equipment retailers nationwide and in Canada between July 2010 and April 2011 for about $124.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dui weight & trim system classic and dui weight & trim system ii?
Consumers should immediately stop using the systems and call DUI at (800) 325-8439 Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or e-mail CustomerService@DUI-Online.com to receive a free repair of the system.
What is the hazard?
Manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness can prevent the weight pockets from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the weights when the handle is pulled. This poses a drowning hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.