Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11275
Recall Date
2011-07-12
Manufacturer
Diving Unlimited International Inc. of San Diego
Units Affected
About 1,454 in the U.S. and 46 in Canada
Products Involved
DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II
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.
Remedy
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 [email protected] to receive a free repair of the system.
Reported Injuries
None
Sold At
Diving equipment retailers nationwide and in Canada between July 2010 and April 2011 for about $124.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
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