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Monorail weight pockets SCUBAPRO “Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)” — risk: drowning
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01391/26
Summary
The D-ring handle that is used to unlock the weight pocket from the Buoyancy Compensator Device can detach during use. If this happens, the user will not be able to remove the weight pocket in an emergency to rise to the surface safely. There is therefore a risk of drowning. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Product
Monorail weight pockets — SCUBAPRO
- Brand
- SCUBAPRO
- Name / model
- Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) · Monorail Pocket Set (mini) – Army Green - 21.796.010, Monorail Pocket Set (mini) – Black - 21.796.100, Monorail Pocket Set (mini) – Blue - 21.796.200, Monorail Pocket Set (mini) – Orange - 21.796.400, Monorail Pocket Set (mini) – Pink
- Barcode
- 404833644488040483364448974048336444903404833644491040483364
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Monorail weight pockets sold as an accessory to attach to scuba diving buoyancy compensator devices. The weight pocket was sold in two sizes, standard and mini, and eight colours, including black, blue, green, orange, pink, teal, white and yellow.
- Recall information: https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/recalls
What is the risk?
- The D-ring handle that is used to unlock the weight pocket from the Buoyancy Compensator Device can detach during use. If this happens, the user will not be able to remove the weight pocket in an emergency to rise to the surface safely. There is therefore a risk of drowning. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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