CPSC Recall in 2011: Diving Unlimited International Recalls Weight Systems Due to Drowning Hazard
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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.
Repair
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Diving equipment retailers nationwide and in Canada between July 2010 and April 2011 for about $124.
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