CPSC2012-09-27
Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Hazard
The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a gas leak, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computers and return the unit to either an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer or the Atomic Aquatics factory for inspection and repair.
Sold at
Authorized Atomic Aquatics dealers sold Cobalt dive computers from November 2010 through July 2012 for about $1200.
Affected count
About 4,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received 23 reports of leaks caused by the lens being forcefully expelled from the computer due to excess air pressure inside the computer. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Cobalt Dive Computer
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Atomic Aquatics toll-free at (888) 270-8595 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or on firm's website at www.atomicaquatics.com. Consumers can also email the firm at sales@atomicaquatics.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Atomic-Aquatics-Recalls-Cobalt-Dive-Computer-Due-to-Impact-and-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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