3,500 Scuba Diving Valves Recalled
A San Diego company is recalling 3,500 of its overpressure valves that are used with scuba diving equipment sold nationwide because the valve can stick open, creating a potential drowning hazard.
Diving Unlimited International Inc. has received two reports of the valves sticking open, although no injuries have been reported, according to an announcement Wednesday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The valves are used with a buoyancy control system, which comes in jacket and wing models.
The jacket models have the DUI logo on the pocket, epaulette and weight pockets.
On the wing model, the company logo is printed on the epaulette and weight pockets.
Both models have the letters “DUI” printed on the permanent hang tags of the Buoyancy Control System. The systems were sold by DUI dealers from November 1997 through November 2001, for about $590.
The safety commission advised consumers to stop using the valves immediately and contact the dealer for a free replacement. Consumers can contact DUI at 1 (800) 325-8439, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or e-mail the company at CustomerService@DUI-Online.com.
