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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC IE May 15, 2026

SCUBAPRO — Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)

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.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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SCUBAPRO — Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Drowning
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
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.
Origin
South Africa

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 4048336444880 4048336444897 4048336444903 4048336444910 4048336444927 4048336444934
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC, IE.
📈 Timeline
11 days active so far
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a weight pocket used with diving gear. It holds lead weights to help divers stay underwater.

What's happening? The handle on the weight pocket can break off while diving. If it does, the diver may not be able to remove the weights in an emergency.

Does this affect me? If you use this diving gear in the UK, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the weight pockets right away. Ask a diving expert or doctor for advice before diving again.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
SCUBAPRO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Drowning · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: 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. · Origin: South Africa

First published
May 15, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098791

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
SCUBAPRO — Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Drowning · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: 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...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC and Ireland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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