CPSC2003-02-05
CPSC, UWATEC AG Announce Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers
UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland
Hazard
Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these dive computers immediately and contact UWATEC for a free replacement. Consumers will receive the current model, Aladin Air Z NitrOx.
Sold at
Scuba diving stores sold the dive computers nationwide, from July 1995 through March 1996, for between $950 and $1,200.
Affected count
About 390
Injuries reported
UWATEC AG has received five reports of decompression sickness allegedly associated with the use of the 1995 dive computers.
Manufactured in
Switzerland
Products
Aladin Air X NitrOx dive domputers
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact UWATEC toll-free at (800) 382-2211 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.uwatec.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-UWATEC-AG-Announce-Recall-of-1995-Aladin-Air-X-NitrOx-Dive-Computers-Don't want to check this manually?
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