Serious riskCPSC
SCUBAPRO Monorail weight pockets recalled for drowning risk
The D-ring handle on SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets can detach during diving. If this happens, you won't be able to remove the weight pocket in an emergency to surface safely, creating a serious drowning risk. The company has received two reports of handles detaching, though no injuries have occurred yet.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled weight pocket immediately
- Register at https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/recalls for a free repair
- Get a free repair at a local authorized SCUBAPRO dealer, or use the prepaid shipping label to mail it in for free repair and return shipping
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets for BCDs
- Sold at
- Specialty dive shops nationwide and online at Scubapro.com and other authorized online retailers from November 2025 through February 2026 for about $200.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,800 (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received two reports of the D-ring handle detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- South Africa
- Company contact
- SCUBAPRO toll-free at 800-790-3757 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at mwpockets@scubapro.com or online at https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/recalls or https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26393
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves the Monorail Weight Pocket, which is sold as an accessory designed to attach to a Scuba Diving BCD. The weight pocket has a black base and a fabric pouch sold in multiple colors with a gray plastic D-ring handle attached to it. The weight pocket was sold in two sizes, standard and mini, and eight colors, including black, blue, green, orange, pink, teal, white and yellow. The standard size is about 10.75 inches long by 3.75 inches wide by 2 inches deep and weighs about 9.6 ounces. The mini size is about 7.5 inches long by 3.75 wide by 2 inches deep and weighs about 7.52 ounces. Both sizes have a color cover and "Monorail Weight System" printed on the bottom of the pocket. SCUBAPRO is printed on the cover of the standard size.
- Hazard
- The D-ring handle that is used to unlock the weight pocket from the Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) can detach during use. If this happens, the user will not be able to remove the weight pocket in an emergency, in order to rise to the surface, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Monorail Weight Pocket and register online at https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/recalls for a free repair of the D-ring handle at a local authorized dealer or to obtain a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled weight pocket to SCUBAPRO for a free repair and free return shipping.