Safety regulator, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
Recall 02072 · Dec 19, 2001 · Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc.
3,500
units affected
3,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02072
- Date
- Dec 19, 2001
- Company
- Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,500
- Product
- Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
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.
What can happen
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized DUI dealers nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems, from November 1997 through November 2001, for about $590.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled overpressure valves (opv) used with buoyancy control systems?
Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
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.