SCUBAPRO Recalls Monorail Weight Pockets for BCDs Due to Drowning Hazard
Summary
CPSC announced that SCUBAPRO is recalling approximately 2,800 Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) due to a drowning hazard. The D-ring handle can detach during use, preventing divers from releasing weights in an emergency to surface. The firm received two reports of handle detachment with no injuries reported. Consumers should immediately stop use and register for a free repair.
What changed
SCUBAPRO is recalling Monorail Weight Pockets for BCDs because the D-ring handle can detach during use, preventing divers from releasing weights in an emergency and posing a drowning hazard. The recall affects about 2,800 units sold in standard and mini sizes across eight colors. The remedy is a free repair of the D-ring handle at an authorized dealer or via prepaid return shipping.
Affected parties should immediately stop using the product and register at the SCUBAPRO recall website to obtain the free repair. Retailers and diving equipment dealers should remove affected inventory from sale and notify customers who may have purchased these weight pockets.
What to do next
- Stop using the recalled Monorail Weight Pockets immediately
- Register online at the SCUBAPRO recall page for a free repair
- Return to authorized dealer or use prepaid shipping label for repair
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SCUBAPRO Recalls Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning
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Recalled SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets Shown in all colors and sizes
Recalled SCUBAPRO Monorail Standard Size Weight Pockets (orange)
Recalled SCUBAPRO Monorail Mini Size Weight Pockets (orange)
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- Name of Product: SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets for BCDs Hazard: The D-ring handle that is used to unlock the weight pocket from the Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) can detach during use. If this happens, the user will not be able to remove the weight pocket in an emergency in order to rise to the surface, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard.
Remedy: Repair Recall Date: April 09, 2026 Units: About 2,800 (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact SCUBAPRO toll-free at 800-790-3757 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at mwpockets@scubapro.com or online at https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/recalls or https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With: canada Flag Description: This recall involves the Monorail Weight Pocket, which is sold as an accessory designed to attach to a Scuba Diving BCD. 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 weight pocket was sold in two sizes, standard and mini, and eight colors, including black, blue, green, orange, pink, teal, white and yellow. 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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Monorail Weight Pocket and register online at https://scubapro.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/recalls for a free repair of the D-ring handle at a local authorized dealer or to obtain a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled weight pocket to SCUBAPRO for a free repair and free return shipping.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the D-ring handle detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Specialty dive shops nationwide and online at Scubapro.com and other authorized online retailers from November 2025 through February 2026 for about $200. Importer(s): Johnson Outdoors Diving LLC d/b/a SCUBAPRO, of Racine, Wisconsin
Manufactured In: South Africa Recall number: 26-393 Fast Track Recall
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