Oceanic Announces Regulator First Stage Recall/Retrofit (Added 01/05/2008) Oceanic has been notified by its supplier (ROMI, Ent.) that they have received isolated reports of DX type Regulator First Stages exhibiting uncontrolled flow of air to the Second Stage. Evaluation has shown that a specific batch of HP (High Pressure) Seats contained material that can deteriorate and fail to properly perform its mechanical sealing (shut off) function, causing an uncontrollable free flow that could result in serious injury to or death of the user. In cooperation with the U.S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), ROMI is initiating a voluntary recall of all affected CDX5 and FDX10 (diaphragm) type First Stages. The affected First Stages include those that were shipped to Oceanic retailers from the factory between May 1, 2006, and Nov. 15, 2006. Other model DX type First Stages, such as the CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4 and TDX5, that received annual service between May 1, 2006, and Oct. 22, 2007, may also be affected. NOTE: Due to the random nature utilized to assign SNs (serial numbers) to First Stages, there is only a small quantity of affected units within the large range of SNs. Since the extent of listing the actual SNs of all affected units would be impractical and not user friendly, Oceanic has created a data base on the Oceanic Worldwide web site that product owners and retailers can easily access to determine whether a specific First Stage is affected and if it has received the retrofit. Determine whether your fist stage is affected. Locate an Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you. Instructions for returns direct to the factory. If you have an affected unit, you must discontinue further use of it and take it to the Oceanic dealer where you purchased it or a local authorized Oceanic service center for a component retrofit at no charge. Should you have any questions, please contact our toll-free recall help line at (888) 636-9390 or locally at (510) 639-5448 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Pacific Time. If you no longer own the DX (diaphragm) type Regulator First Stage, please forward this letter to the new owner or have them contact us directly. WARNING: DO NOT CONTINUE USE of the Regulator First Stage until it receives a retrofit. Only authorized Oceanic dealers and their trained service technicians must perform this retrofit. Nonauthorized persons who attempt the retrofit procedure risk voiding the product’s warranty and rendering the product dangerously unsafe for scuba use. Additional Resources: Oceanic Website U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Aqualung SOS Recall (Added 10/23/2007)

It has come to our attention that some S.O.S. units (PN 394157] and 394057) sold since Sept 2002 may have a faulty component. The component is known as an "elbow," and is used to transfer air from the BC to the safety tube. Some elbows have exhibited signs of degradation leading to cracking and/or breakage. If this were to occur, air may not successfully transfer from the BC to the safety tube, thus preventing the tube from inflating. Furthermore, if a diver were inverted, making the attachment point the "high spot," air could also escape from the BC. The leak may prevent the BC from "fully inflating." Although the BC will still hold air when vertical, some air will escape at the bottom and the BC will provide less buoyancy. To date, there have not been any reported accidents or injuries. Aqua Lung would like all owners of S.O.S. units to carefully inspect them. Elbows that have the potential to degrade are easily identified by a molding gate mark located on the outer bend (see photo, right.) If you have a unit with such a gate mark, we ask that you stop using the product.  Detach it from the BC and return it to your nearest Aqua Lung Dealer. You may find your nearest Aqua Lung Dealer by using the dealer locator at www.aqualung.com. Your dealer will return it to Aqua Lung who will replace the unit at no charge.

Should you have any questions, please call Aqua Lung Customer Service at 877-253-DIVE (3483) or (760) 597-5000 outside the U.S. The Aqua Lung Team

Innovative Scuba Concepts Product Recall
(Added 06/07/2007)

Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Swivel for a Scuba Regulator

Units: About 170

Importer: Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Hazard: The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This will result in a complete and sudden loss of the diver’s air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent procedures. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report where the swivel separated during a dive and caused the diver to ascend using the buddy breathing technique. No injury was reported.

Description: The recall involves the HO110 Swivels sold as an aftermarket regulator component. There are no markings such as a date or production code embossed on the unit. Contact Innovative Scuba Concepts for information on where the recalled units were sold.

Sold at: Specialty retail dive stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2007 for about $40. They also could have been installed by a dive shop regulator technician.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using regulators with the swivel attached and contact the dive store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc. at (800) 472-2740 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.innovativescuba.com

Apeks regulator
(Added 05/29/2007)

There may be a potential problem with the yoke clamp screw on any yoke clamp type regulator with the serial number starting from 7010001 – 7053528. All Apeks dealers have been made aware of this issue.

Please return your Apeks regulator or just the yoke clamp screw to your nearest Apeks dealer for inspection. If you need assistance finding your nearest Apeks authorized dealer, please use the dealer locator found at www.aqualung.com. Do not dive with the regulator until it has been inspected.

Apeks apologizes for any inconvenience this recall might cause. We are dedicated to making the world's best diving products and to ensuring diver safety at all costs. This solution is the only reasonable course of action.

Please contact the Technical Department at Aqua Lung America at 877-253-DIVE (3483) if you need any assistance or have any further query.

ERIS Announces Voluntary Recall of EPIC Wrist Watch Dive Computers
(Added 02/18/07)


  
Safety notice affects AERIS EPIC Wrist Watch dive computer.

Oceanic Worldwide Announces Voluntary Recall of ATOM 2.0 Wrist Watch Dive Computers
(Added 02/18/07)


  
Important safety issue involves ATOM 2.0 wrist watch dive computer.

Scubapro USA announced a recall Oct. 2 of its Scubapro Mark 20 first-stage regulators
(Added 10/09/06)

Name of Product: Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators
Units: About 48,500 units
Manufacturer: Scubapro® USA, of El Cajon, Calif.
Hazard: Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents/injuries: No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro® USA has received eight reports of units that failed after being serviced.
Description: The recall involves first stage regulators that are marked with the Scubapro brand and identified as the MK20.
Sold at: Authorized Scubapro® dealers nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for about $260.
Manufactured in: Italy and United States
Remedy: Scubapro® USA has been providing a service upgrade kit via the authorized dealer network since May 2005 which contains a Yoke or Din retainer that prohibits over-tightening during annual service. Consumers can easily identify if the service upgrade has been completed by counting the vents on the plastic saddle located on the regulator. If the service upgrade has not been completed, the consumer should bring the regulator to any authorized Scubapro® dealer to have the service upgrade completed free of charge.
Consumer Contact: For assistance in locating the nearest authorized Scubapro® dealer or for more information, contact Scubapro® USA toll-free at (800) 731-6685 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm’s Web site at www.scubapro-uwatec.com.
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SCUBAPRO is conducting a voluntary recall of the X650 second stage regulator.
(Added 10/09/06)

A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, and the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulator will no longer function.

Only X650 second stage regulators purchased from authorized Scubapro dealers from November 2004 through May 2006, are affected by this recall. You can determine if you have one of these units by looking for a visible raised bump located on the right side of the regulator between the letter “C” and where the mouthpiece attaches to the regulator body.

At Scubapro, safety comes first and we ask that you stop using the X650 second stage regulator immediately. Replacement Program

SCUBAPRO will replace your X650 regulator with a new one within thirty (30) days or sooner if your regulator is found to be one of those affected by this recall . In order to obtain a replacement, register on line by filling out the form below. After we obtain your name, address, and telephone number, Scubapro will send you a return shipping box and UPS shipping label. All you will need to do is to place the X650 regulator in this box, seal the box, attach the UPS label, and drop it off at any UPS shipping location. Once we have received your regulator, we will begin processing your replacement order.
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Suunto Issues Important Computer Safety Alert (Added 06/20/06)

  
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE REGARDING D9 AND D6 DIVING INSTRUMENTS

Versa Pro revision 2A Dive Computers (Added 05/11/06)

May 3, 2006 – San Leandro, CA – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Oceanic Worldwide of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling Oceanic Versa Pro revision 2A Digital Dive Computers. While operating in the User Selected Digital Gauge Mode, displayed Elapsed Dive Time can be in excess of actual elapsed time.

Oceanic has received a report of two Versa Pro revision 2A units that experienced the offset time displayed while operating in User Selected Digital Gauge Mode. No injuries have been reported.

Oceanic Versa Pro 2A Dive Computers subject to the recall are only the revision 2A units which have serial numbers 12000 through 18176 which is located on the side of the module and can be viewed if after the front button is depressed to activate the unit, it is held depressed until the Diagnostic Mode screen completes its countdown and the Serial Number screen appears displaying the module’s SN and software firmware revision (r2A). The unit will shut Off when released.

Authorized Oceanic dealers sold Versa Pro 2A modules, that were manufactured between March 21, 2003, and February 7, 2005, in wrist and console mount configuration during March 2003 through April 2006 for between $429 to $639, depending on the configuration with other instruments.

Consumers should immediately discontinue further use of Versa Pro 2A Dive Computers for User Selected Digital Gauge Mode operation (as a Depth Gauge/Timer) and take it to any Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or return it directly to the factory for an Upgrade to Versa Pro revision 2B.

Locate an Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

Should you have any questions, please contact our toll free Recall Helpline at (888) 854-4960 or locally at (510) 562-0500 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday Pacific Time.

Post until December 1, 2006
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Mares M1 Dive Computer (Added 03/16/05)

If you have recently purchased a Mares M1 dive computer, please read the following safety notice regarding the recall of certain computers.

HTM Sport S.p.A., Manufacturer of Dacor and Mares Dive Computers, has discovered that during production, a small number of Mares M1 (and Dacor Darwin) dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in erroneous calculations displayed regarding "No Dec Time", Deco Time", "Air Time", "Desat Time" and "No Fly" times.

The specific products that may have this defect are in the following groups: Mares M1 Dive Computers.

[THE MARES M1 RGBM MODEL IS NOT INVOLVED.]

MARES M1: Serial Numbers between 22783 and 22902 Serial Numbers between 23019 and 23045

IF YOU ARE THE OWNER OF ONE OF THE DIVE COMPUTERS WITH A SERIAL NUMBER LISTED ABOVE, DO NOT USE IT!

DIVING WITH AN IMPROPERLY CALIBRATED DIVE COMPUTER WILL PROVIDE INACCURATE NO DECOMPRESSION TIME, DECOMPRESSION TIME, AND NO FLY TIME, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS, FROM OMITTED OR UNCORRECT DECOMPRESSION!

Take your dive computer IMMEDIATELY to your Authorized Mares Dealer for repair. You should expect to receive it back within 60 days.

We regret any inconvenience caused by this recall and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

HTM Sport S.p.A.

Rapallo, December 14, 2004

Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators (Added 02/28/05)

Cressi-sub, in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, is advising Consumers to stop using Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators with model numbers J107, J113, J115, J119 (the numbers appear on the top right hand corner of the unit on the shoulder), immediately unless otherwise instructed. Slow leakage from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing may result in slow deflation. This could result in unexpected buoyancy problems posing a potential risk to the safety of the diver. Although no incidents have been reported the company is nonetheless issuing a product recall for the above model numbers.

Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate their devices, thus changing the diver's buoyancy. A buoyancy compensator is a bag that inflates and deflates depending upon your buoyancy requirements. In this way, the buoyancy compensator allows you to maintain neutral buoyancy, which is an important part of scuba diving. The units were sold from January, 2003 until approximately September, 2004 and sold at maufacturer's suggested retail prices between $400 and $700.

Some of the devices with the above model numbers have already been retrofitted. To determine whether your device needs to be retrofitted look for a black retaining ring on Buoyancy Compensator devices. The ring surrounds a yellow Inflate button on the inflation mechanism and can be found adjoining a gray cover assembly (bypass case) which screws onto the inflator. Devices which have already been retrofitted, and which therefore do not require corrective action, are those with yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies.

You can return the product to a Dive Shop Authorized to sell and service Cressi-sub products ("Authorized Dive Shops"), such as the shop from which you may have purchased the product, to have the product retro- fitted with a replacement hose at no charge to you. Returns for retro- fits should be sent to Authorized Dive Shops. For a list of Authorized Dive Shops nearest you please visit www.cressisubusa.com. Consumers can call 1- 800 338- 9143 for details Monday through Friday, 9:00 am EST to 4:30 pm EST.

Dacor Darwin Air and Darwin Console Dive Computers (Added 12/13/04)

If you have recently purchased a Dacor Darwin Air or Darwin Console Dive Computers please read the following safety notice regarding the recall of certain computers.

HTM Sports S.p.A., Manufacturers of Dacor Diving Computers, has discovered that during production, a small number of Dacor Darwin Dive Computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in erroneous calculations displayed regarding "No Deco Time", "Deco Time", "Air Time", Desat Time" and "No Fly" times.

The specific products that may have this defect are in the following groups:

Darwin Air Dive Computers Serial Numbers between: 3265 and 3415

Darwin Console Computers Serial Numbers between: 8503 and 8592

To locate the serial number of your Darwin Air or Darwin Consol:

1. Find the watertight batter compartment cover located on the top of Darwin Air or the left side on the Darwin consol.
2. Unscrew the watertight cover by turning 90deg counter clockwise
3. Remove the batteries and the put them back in after a few seconds the serial number of the instrument will appear on the screen.

If you own one of the Darwin Computers with a serial number listed above DO NOT USE IT!

Diving with an improperly calibrated dive computer will provide inaccurate No Decompression (no stop) Time, Decompression Time, Desaturation Time, and No Fly Time, and could result in serious
injury, including Decompression Sickness due to Omitted or Insufficient Decompression!

Immediately take your dive computer to your Authorized Dacor Dealer for repair. You should expect to receive it back in 4 - 6 weeks.

Dacor regrets and inconvenience cause by this recall and thanks you in advance for your cooperation.

Seaquest/Aqua Lung BCs with Powerline Inflator (Added 12/13/04)

Airway Ribbed Hose Replacement
Aqua Lung has received reports that some of the ribbed hoses on the Powerline Airway have been tearing at the top near the dual exhaust valve. The problem has been traced to an error in the molding process from our supplier that occurred over a three-month period between 2001 and 2002. The best way to confirm whether or not you have one of the questionable hoses is to look at the serial number on the lower unit of the Powerline. If the serial number falls within the range of M48H to M52H (M48H, M49H...M52H), or M01I to M08I (M01I, M02I...M08I) and is the original hose, then it should get replaced. This affects both SeaQuest and Aqua Lung BCs utilizing the Powerline inflator.

If the ribbed hose were to tear near the top, the BC would not be able to hold air and a loss of buoyancy would occur. This could result in the need for the diver to ditch their weight pockets or rely on their buddy for assistance. In extreme cases it could result in result in panic, injury or death.
If you have a spiral hose that falls within the serial number range, please have the hose replaced by this authorized Aqua Lung retailer.

Oceanic Reliant B/C Inflator Recall

Oceanic has been informed by its supplier that they have received isolated reports of BC inflator mechanisms exhibiting continual flow of air into the BC after release of the power inflation button. Affected are Oceanic Reliant model inflators that are fitted on various models of Oceanic's BCs that were sold between February 1, 2004, and June 24, 2004. BCs sold prior to February 1, 2004, do not have these inflators and are not affected.

Testing and evaluation has shown that the power inflator button may stick in the depressed position. Engineers have designed new replacement parts that will prevent the button from sticking.

Oceanic asks that all owners of Oceanic BCs that have Reliant inflators return them to an authorized Oceanic Dealer for a retrofit at no charge.

WARNING: DO NOT CONTINUE USE of the BC or attempt to disassemble any components of the inflator. Take the BC with inflator to your nearest authorized Oceanic Dealer for inspection and service. Only authorized Oceanic Dealers and their trained service technicians must perform this retrofit. Non-authorized personnel who attempt the retrofit procedure risk voiding the products warranty and rendering the product dangerously unsafe for normal scuba use.

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Sea&Sea DX-3100 Aquapix Camera Recall

Sea&Sea is recalling its DX-3100 Aquapix amphibious camera due to the possibility of a crack appearing in the battery compartment door that may lead to water leakage...

According to Stephen Ashmore, President / Tabata USA - Distributors for Sea&Sea in the U.S., Caribbean and Central America, "Although we have only received a limited number of these reports, even the remotest possibility of this condition appearing has prompted Sea&Sea to take affirmative and positive action, and therefore we would like to request that you return your DX-3100 Aquapix to the following address for testing and any necessary upgrading if within these corresponding serial numbers."

Corresponding Serial Numbers: 000000001 ~ 030204016

"Although all our products are pressure tested before leaving the factory, our Research Department determined that the reported cases resulted from micro cracks, caused by physical stress after a certain period of time, that formed in the battery compartment door.

"Sea&Sea would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and will make every effort to ship back your camera within 7 days of receiving it."

For more information, including a pre-paid label to send to the company for the upgrade, visit http://www.seaandsea.com.

Light & Motion Safety Recall on SunRay Mod Light

Effective immediately, Light & Motion announces a Safety Recall on the Sunray Mod Light.

There have been a few incidences in which the light inadvertently turned on while unattended. It has been determined that if the light accidentally becomes partially flooded, it is possible for the light to turn on by itself. If you suspect the light has been flooded, it is important to unscrew the silver bezel and remove the light bulb from the socket.

Light & Motion is taking the cautious route and issuing a Safety Recall and is requesting that the lights be sent in for upgrading. Please contact the company to obtain an RMA number to facilitate the servicing...

Description: Black plastic body with blue and white logo and silver bezel. Measures 5.25 inches in length by 2.0 inches in diameter.

To return your Mod Light for the safety upgrade contact the Light & Motion Service Department at 831-645-1572 or E-mail support@lmindustries.com

For more details visit : http://www.uwimaging.com

Source: Underwater Imaging Innovation