CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
USCPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Diving-Unlimited-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Scuba-Diving-Devices |
| Title | CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/DUI-jacket.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Buoyancy Control System (jacket style) used with recalled Overpressure Valves (OPV) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/DUI-wings.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Buoyancy Control System (wings style) used with recalled Overpressure Valves (OPV) |
| Hazards › Name | The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers. |
| Injuries › Name | DUI has received two reports of the valves sticking open. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,500 |
| Recall I D | 2071 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the overpressure valves immediately and contact the DUI dealer where purchased for a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized DUI dealers nationwide sold these Buoyancy Control Systems, from November 1997 through November 2001, for about $590. |
| Recall Date | 2001-12-19T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02072 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-08-12T00:00:00 |
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