CPSC2007-02-28
Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Hazard
When performing a switch from one gas to another during a dive, the dive computer's display will lock up and not return to the main dive screen that displays dive times. This can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, resulting in decompression sickness.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled dive computers and take them to an authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free software upgrade.
Sold at
Authorized Oceanic dealers sold ATOM 2.0 dive computers nationwide from August 2006 through February 2007. Authorized AERIS dealers sold EPIC dive computers nationwide from October 2006 through February 2007. Both computers sold for between $670 and $950.
Affected count
About 2,800
Injuries reported
Pelagic has received a report of two dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Oceanic and AERIS Digital Dive Computers
Consumer contact
Contact Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to service@oceanicusa.com, or write to: Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577. Information is also posted on the Oceanic and AERIS Web sites (www.OceanicWorldwide.com and www.diveaeris.com).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Pelagic-Recalls-Digital-Dive-Computers-Due-to-Decompression-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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