CPSC, Diving Unlimited International Inc. Announce Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
Source: CPSC Recall #02072
Recall Date
2001-12-19
Manufacturer
Diving Unlimited International (DUI) Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Units Affected
About 3,500
Products Involved
Overpressure Valves (OPV) used with Buoyancy Control Systems
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.
Reported Injuries
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.
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28