URGENT RECALL: SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets for Scuba Diving

The Hazard

About 2,800 units were sold in the United States, and another 40 in Canada. No injuries have been reported so far.

Technical Breakdown

The problem is that the weight pockets may not stay securely closed during use. The latching mechanism can fail, allowing the weights to come loose. When a diver loses weight unexpectedly underwater, it drastically changes their buoyancy. Controlling buoyancy is crucial for safe diving, allowing divers to ascend and descend safely and maintain their position in the water. An uncontrolled ascent can lead to decompression sickness (the bends), while an inability to ascend can lead to drowning.

Affected Products

• SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets sold as an accessory for Scuba Diving BCDs (Buoyancy Compensator Devices).
• The weight pocket has a black base and a fabric pouch sold in multiple colors with a gray plastic D-ring handle attached to it.
• The standard size is about 10.75 inches long by 3.75 inches wide by 2 inches deep and weighs about 9.6 ounces.
• The mini size is about 7.5 inches long by 3.75 wide by 2 inches deep and weighs about 7.52 ounces.
• Both sizes have a color cover and “Monorail Weight System” printed on the bottom of the pocket. SCUBAPRO is printed on the cover of the standard size.

Sentinel Action Plan

1. STOP: Immediately stop using the recalled SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets.
2. DOCUMENT: Check if your weight pockets match the description of the recalled product (size, color, markings). Keep a record of where and when you bought them.
3. ACT: Contact SCUBAPRO for a free replacement of the recalled weight pockets. You can reach them at 800-790-3757 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by email at mwpockets@scubapro.com. You can also visit their website at https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/recalls or https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

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