SCUBAPRO Recalls Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning
For SCUBAPRO Recalls Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning, cpsc recall number is 26-393; product is SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets for BCDs; recall date is April 09, 2026; hazard is 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 type is Repair, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-393 verified
- Recall
- SCUBAPRO Recalls Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning verified
- Product
- SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets for BCDs verified
- Recall date
- April 09, 2026 verified
- 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. verified
- Remedy type
- Repair verified
- What to do
- 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. verified
- Units affected
- About 2,800 (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada) verified
- Incidents and injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the D-ring handle detaching. No injuries have been reported. verified
- Recalling firm
- Johnson Outdoors Diving LLC d/b/a SCUBAPRO, of Racine, Wisconsin verified
- Manufactured in
- South Africa verified
- 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. verified
- Which items are affected
- 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. verified
What the source says
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)
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-393
Recall
SCUBAPRO Recalls Monorail Weight Pockets for Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning
Product
Name of Product: SCUBAPRO Monorail Weight Pockets for BCDs
Recall date
Recall Date: April 09, 2026
Hazard
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 type
Remedy: Repair
What to do
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.
Units affected
Units: About 2,800 (In addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the D-ring handle detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Recalling firm
Importer(s): Johnson Outdoors Diving LLC d/b/a SCUBAPRO, of Racine, Wisconsin
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: South Africa
Sold at
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.
Which items are affected
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.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/SCUBAPRO-Recalls-Monorail-Weight-Pockets-for-Buoyancy-Compensator-Devices-BCDs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Drowning
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json