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Scubapro Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices recall: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning

Recall published 7 months ago

Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning

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The hazard: Drowning hazard

The item was withdrawn because it can fail in water. Nothing on this page replaces constant, within-arm’s-reach supervision of a small child near water.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The product can fail in or near water, or it suggests a level of safety it cannot deliver. Drowning is fast and quiet, and a flotation aid fails at exactly the moment it is being relied on.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Get the child out of the water, call 911, and start rescue breaths or CPR if they are not breathing. Any child who had to be rescued from water should be assessed by a clinician even if they seem fine, because inhaled water can cause breathing problems hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10700
Published
April 9, 2026
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
Scubapro
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 2,800 (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
South Africa
Reports of harm
The firm has received two reports of the D-ring handle detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

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.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 9.6 ounces
  • 7.52 ounces

Codes are lifted verbatim from the CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Drowning

Scubapro — The item was withdrawn because it can fail in water. Nothing on this page replaces constant, within-arm’s-reach supervision of a small child near water.

  1. Stop using the product in or near water immediately.
  2. Follow the remedy on this page and do not pass the product on.
  3. Empty paddling pools, buckets and tubs and store them upside down when they are not in use.
  4. Treat any inflatable or foam aid as a toy rather than safety equipment unless it is a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

How the remedy works

CPSC recalls specify one of three remedies, and which one you get is not negotiable — but how smoothly it goes often is.

  • A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.
  • A replacement is usually the current model, not the recalled one. Confirm the replacement is not itself under recall.
  • Several recalls now ask you to destroy the item and send a photo as proof. Register the claim before you do that, never after.
  • Return shipping is the company’s cost. If you are asked to pay it, push back.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: SCUBAPRO toll-free at 800-790-3757 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] 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.

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Scubapro consumer products recalled?

Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the product in or near water immediately.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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