Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
USDiving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Diving-Unlimited-International-Recalls-Weight-Systems-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11275.11275a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Weight & Trim System Classic |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11275.11275b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Weight & Trim Weight System II |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None |
| Products › Name | DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,454 in the U.S. and 46 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 719 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Diving Unlimited International Inc. of San Diego |
| Retailers › Name | Diving equipment retailers nationwide and in Canada between July 2010 and April 2011 for about $124. |
| Recall Date | 2011-07-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 11275 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11845r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact DUI Customer Service between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday at (800) 325-8439, by e-mail at CustomerService@DUI-Online.com or visit www.DUI-Online.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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