InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : SCUBAPRO – Monorail weight pockets

SCUBAPRO – Monorail weight pockets

Name: Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)

Category: 10

Date: 2026-05-15

Product Category: Protective equipment

Risk Type: Drowning

Danger: 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: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Description: 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.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: South Africa

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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