CPSC2001-12-19
CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement.
Sold at
Authorized DUI dealers nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems, from November 1997 through November 2001, for about $590.
Affected count
About 3,500
Injuries reported
DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact DUI at (800) 325-8439 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.DUI-Online.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Diving-Unlimited-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Scuba-Diving-DevicesDon't want to check this manually?
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