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Dive Equipment Recalls Oceanic - OC1 Firmware Update (Added 6/22/10) Important 1C Firmware Update from Oceanic. Units affected are the OC1 model containing version 1A or 1B firmware. In response to input received from those who have now experienced ownership and use of the OC1, Oceanic has corrected or modified the following items to improve the OC1's operation: *** Eliminated premature entry into Decompression mode upon descending on NORM Nitrox dives. This occurred when the dives were conducted after setting FO2 Gas 1 for Nitrox (a numerical value) followed by the M button being pressed to step back through the Plan Mode's Pre Dive Planning. *** Corrected Temperature displays that appeared only as 0 degrees on the Dive and Log mode screens when the associated dive was activated by the wet contacts upon descent while in Watch mode. Temperature displayed as expected during other conditions. *** Inserted the far left digit of the Watch Countdown Timer which remained blank with Hour Format set for 24 Hour. *** Modified the Set Watch Daily Alarm and Countdown Timer, and Free Mode Countdown Timer, functions to make them to improve ease of access and saving of the selection. In the event that you have experienced any of the above, or you want to be sure they don't occur, you can upgrade your OC1's firmware (operating software program) to newly released revision 1C.02 using the Check for new Firmware Update feature of the latest OceanLog PC interface program (version 2.2.7). There is no need to return the unit to Oceanic. For more information and to download OceanLog 2.2.7: Mares - Nemo Air Computers (Added 6/22/10) Mares is instituting a voluntary recall/safety upgrade of all Mares Nemo Air Integrated Computer Consoles, Nemo High Pressure Hose with Quick Connector and the Nemo Quick Connector Assembly. Even if you had the retrofit o-ring installed as part of the last recall you are still effected by this recall. Mares has received isolated reports that the high pressure disconnect o-ring has failed causing a free flow of air. You must discontinue all diving activities with your Mares Nemo Air Integrated Computer Console until getting a NEW Nemo Air Quick Connector Female Assembly installed by Mares or by taking it to your local Authorized Mares Retailer. Options for sending in your Mares Nemo Air Computer for servicing: 1) The affected Mares Nemo Air Integrated Computer Consoles can be sent directly to Mares for service at: 2) Any Authorized Mares retailer can service the Mares Nemo Air Integrated Computer Console at their facility. Please call the retailer in advance to confirm they have the necessary information from Mares for completing the service on the Nemo Air Integrated Computer Console. For a list of the Authorized Mares Retailers in your area go to http://www.mares.com/dealers.php?type=dealers®ion=ALL If you have any questions please contact Mares at (203) 855-0631 8am – 5pm EST Monday – Friday. SeaCure - Sport Custom Mouthpiece (Added 6/22/2010)
SeaCure is recalling all Sport I, Sport II, and Sport III Mouthpieces that are being used on Atomic regulators (2005- present), Zeagle regulators (all models/years) or Cressi-Sub Ellipse regulators (all years). The SeaCure Sport Custom Mouthpieces with yellow inserts may be clear, blue or gray in color. The SeaCure Sport Custom Mouthpieces with yellow inserts were discontinued in 2006 and replaced by the SeaCure Hi-Flow Custom Mouthpieces. At the time, it was SeaCure’s information that very few of the Sport units were left in retailer’s inventory. However, SeaCure recently learned of three incidents involving two Sport models that were affixed to an Atomic regulator that was manufactured in 2005 or thereafter and to a Zeagle regulator. Investigation of these incidents revealed a sizing problem with certain Sport custom mouthpieces and the Atomic, Zeagle and Cressi-sub Ellipse regulators. In order to place the Sport mouthpieces with yellow inserts on these regulators, they have to be stretched to the point that the yellow insert could detach from the wall of the mouthpiece and move. This has the potential to cause a problem for the diver because the movement of the insert into the second stage of the regulator could make breathing difficult. If the mouthpiece does not contain a yellow insert, this is not a potential problem because you have the updated SeaCure Hi-Flow mouthpieces. 
TUSA Regulator Safety Recall (Added 1/31/2010) TUSA has announced a safety recall on its RS-670 regulator distributed or sold from May 2009 through September 2009 with retail price of $449.00. OMS Wing Recall (Added 12/28/2009) Ocean Management Systems Inc. (OMS) ANNOUNCES Safety Replacement OF The seal ring is used on the dump valves as well as the inflator hoses. For a standard wing, you need at least three of these - 2 dump valves and 1 inflator hose. If you plan to do this yourself, you really need the tool mentioned on the instruction page. Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning (Added 12/28/2009) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2009 Release # 10-092 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 338-9143 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator Units: About 200 Distributor: Cressi-sub USA, of Westwood, N.J. Hazard: Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of inaccurate pressure readings while the scuba regulators were in use. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves regulators used to control the flow of air while scuba diving, making it possible for divers to breathe under water. The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. “Cressi MC5” and “Cressi Black” are printed on the regulator. Sold at: Authorized dive shops nationwide and on the Internet from March 2009 through August 2009 for between $280 and $309. Manufactured in: Italy Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the regulators and return them to a Cressi authorized dive shop for a free repair. Consumers can also return the product to Cressi at One Charles Street, Westwood, N.J. 07675. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cressi at (800) 338-9143 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at Cressi Professional Scuba Diving Equipment - fin, mask, snorkel, regulator, BC Note: Health Canada’s press release can be found at Consumer Product Recalls - Consumer Product Safety Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning Dive Rite recalls Over Pressure Relief Valves on BCs (Added 12/28/2009) Photos can information can be viewed at the manufacturers website at:
dive equipment recall, opv spring, wing recall: Dive Rite Scuba Diving Equipment Recall Dive Rite takes the safety of our consumers very seriously. In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dive Rite is issuing a voluntary recall on various Dive Rite Wings. Dive Rite Classic Wing The Over Pressurization Valve (OPV) springs found on Dive Rite wings manufactured between June 2006 and October 2008 may rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak. The wings may be red, blue or black in color and have serial numbers falling between 42000 and 72000. The following models are affected by this recall: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings It does not affect EXP or 360-branded wings. The recall does not affect lift bags, surface marker tubes or other Dive Rite inflatable devices. Due to the serious implications of an OPV spring failure, consumers should stop using the recalled diving equipment and have the OPV spring immediately replaced by a Dive Rite authorized dealer or distributor. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage Dive Rite wing customers to contact your local Dive Rite dealer or Dive Rite directly at 800-495-1046 with any questions. Contact your Dive Rite dealer or Dive Rite directly to have your spring replaced. Dive Rite at 800-495-1046 dive equipment recall, opv spring, wing recall: Dive Rite Scuba Mares NEMO Air quick-disconnect o-rings the subject of this important notice.(Added 8/17/09)The following was issued by Mares Management this afternoon: Please be informed that we have discovered a quality issue on the O-ring assembled on the Nemo Air quick connector. Under certain circumstances, the O-ring can fail and consequently Nemo Air may start leaking through the Quick Connector. As a result, there is a continuous, albeit slow, loss of breathing gas and Mares has decided to issue a voluntary product recall. After intense internal tests Mares has identified a new O-ring of different material, color and hardness that can be retrofitted onto the Quick Connector of any existing Nemo Air. We take this matter very seriously, but we would also like to point out that this issue is covered by the EN250 norm, which requires a 0.3mm opening in the high- pressure hose fitting. As a result, the hose is designed to ensure a slow enough gas release; which should allow the diver to complete a safe emergency ascent. NONETHELESS FOR THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF YOUR CUSTOMERS AND TO AVOID POSSIBLE DANGEROUS ACCIDENTS: STOP ANYONE FROM DIVING WITH A QUICK CONNECTOR SUBJECT TO THIS VOLUNTARY RECALL UNTIL THE EXISTING O-RING IS REMOVED AND SUBSTITUTED WITH THE NEW GREEN COLOR ONE. THE CURRENT O-RING FROM THE NEMO AIR QUICK CONNECTOR (O-RING IS BLACK OR BROWN) MUST BE REPLACED ONLY WITH OUR NEW O-RING THAT IS A DIFFERENT MATERIAL, HARDNESS AND GREEN IN COLOR. Affected products and codes are: Finished goods 414158 – DIVE COMPUTER NEMO AIR 414159 - DIVE COMPUTER NEMO AIR W/COMPASS Spare parts 44200771 – HP HOSE W/QUICK CONNECTOR NEMO AIR 44200770 – QUICK CONNECTOR ASSY. FEMALE NEMO AIR Please contact an Authorized Mares dealer/Service Center in your area to schedule the retrofit of the O-Ring of your Nemo Air Quick Connector. If you do not want to perform the above service procedures, please contact our customer service department at 1-800-874-3236 for a return authorization number. You will need to provide the unit(s) serial number(s). NEMO AIR QUICK CONNECTOR O-RING MUST BE REMOVED AND SUBSTITUTED WITH THE NEW O-RING. For detailed information please go to : www.mares.com
Poseidon W50 Bladder used in conjunction with both the platform and BeSea model BCDs Poseidon Issues Product Safety Notice - Recall (Official Announcement) A potentially serious defect has been detected in a certain production run of the Poseidon W50 Bladder used in conjunction with both the platform and BeSea model BCDs. This flaw deals with a weld in the internal air cell and it is possible that this weld could fail during a dive. Should this occur, the BCD will loose its ability to hold air and provide flotation and buoyancy control during a dive without warning, putting the diver at significant risk of serious injury or death.
Although not every bladder in this lot is adversely effected by this defect, there is no way to tell which bladders are impacted. Therefore, every bladder identified from lot #5445 should be returned to an authorized dealer for replacement. Consumers who may have this product are directed to return the product to their local authorized Poseidon Dealer immediately. Do not dive with this product and do not attempt to analyze or repair any potential defect in the product yourself. The product must be returned for identification by an authorized technician who will return any affected units to the Poseidon Distributor for repair. . If you have one of these W50 wings and do not have a local authorized Poseidon Dealer, contact our customer service department for directions on returning your product for repair at 727-944-5675. All repairs will be completed without cost to the consumer. Dealers should return the entire W50 wing assembly to Waterproof Gear, Inc. for replacement of the internal air cell. There is no need to return the harness assembly or any other parts of the BCD. The wings should be clearly tagged with the dealer’s identifying data and the customer’s name as the external portion of the wing will be returned to your customer. The dealer should check to verify that the wing meets the description above before returning it for replacement. Once you have identified that you have an affected product, box the product for shipment, and contact our customer service department to arrange for pickup of the product. Poseidon and Waterproof Gear regret this unfortunate but unavoidable incident and wish to assure our consumers that safety is our paramount concern. We constantly monitor our products and we have aggressively moved to rectify this situation as soon as it became apparent. WE ARE CO
Michael R. Ange Recall of Titan / Conshelf DIN Handwheel Retainers Aqua Lung was recently informed about the breakage, under pressure, of a TITAN/CONSHELF DIN HANDWHEEL RETAINER weakened during service by manual torque loads superior to the recommended values.
Aqua Lung asks all the owners of TITAN DIN regulators whose serial number is lower than 6062501 or TITAN/CONSHELF DIN adaptors that are marked 300 BAR MAX to return their regulator to their Aqua Lung authorized retailer for an upgrade. The corrective action is replacement of the brass DIN HANDWHEEL RETAINER by another stainless steel DIN HANDWHEEL RETAINER marked 300 BAR MAXI. This replacement is made under warranty.
Limited Recall of Apeks TX, ATX and XTX 2nd Stages
Oceanic Announces Regulator First Stage Recall/Retrofit 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: Aqualung SOS Recall 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. Should you have any questions, please call Aqua Lung Customer Innovative Scuba Concepts Product Recall Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning HazardWASHINGTON, 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 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 February 12, 2007- San Leandro, CA - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), AERIS of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling AERIS EPIC Wrist Watch Dive Computers. AERIS has been notified by its supplier (Pelagic Pressure Systems) that they received isolated reports that two dive computers that use the same software program as the EPIC locked into the Gas Switch-to screen and did not return to the Main Dive screen when the divers switched the units from Gas 1 to Gas d2 during dives when they were only using one Transmitter, and Pressure associated with Gas 2 was being provided by an Analog Gauge. Affected are AERIS EPIC Wrist Watch Dive Computers having serial numbers 1 through 712 that were sold between October 2006 and February 2007, and are being used for diving activities that include use of multiple gas mixes not associated with multiple transmitters. Testing and evaluation has shown that this can occur if the control button used to switch Gases during a dive is depressed too long (4 seconds instead of the 2 seconds required to perform the operation) or it is pressed multiple times for 2 seconds when a Gas Switch operation is performed when there are multiple Gases (FO2 mixes) but not multiple Transmitters. Engineering programmers have modified the software of the EPIC to prevent the Switch-to screen from locking on the display. To access / view the serial number / firmware revision number screen while in Watch Mode: Locate an Authorized AERIS 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. Oceanic Worldwide Announces Voluntary Recall of ATOM 2.0 Wrist Watch Dive Computers February 12, 2007- San Leandro, CA - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Oceanic Worldwide of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling Oceanic ATOM 2.0 Wrist Watch Dive Computers. Oceanic has been notified by its supplier (Pelagic Pressure Systems) that they received isolated reports that two ATOM 2.0 Dive Computers locked into the Gas Switch-to screen and did not return to the Main Dive screen when the divers switched the units from Gas 1 to Gas d2 during dives when they were only using one Transmitter, and Pressure associated with Gas 2 was being provided by an Analog Gauge. Affected are Oceanic ATOM 2.0 Wrist Watch Dive Computers having serial numbers 1 through 2079 that were sold between August 2006 and February 2007, and are being used for diving activities that include use of multiple gas mixes not associated with multiple transmitters. Testing and evaluation has shown that this can occur if the control button used to switch Gases during a dive is depressed too long (4 seconds instead of the 2 seconds required to perform the operation) or it is pressed multiple times for 2 seconds when a Gas Switch operation is performed when there are multiple Gases (FO2 mixes) but not multiple Transmitters. Engineering programmers have modified the software of the ATOM 2.0 to prevent the Switch-to screen from locking on the display. To access / view the serial number / firmware revision number screen while in Watch Mode: 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.
Scubapro USA announced a recall Oct. 2 of its Scubapro Mark 20 first-stage regulators Name of Product: Scubapro® MK 20 First Stage Regulators
SCUBAPRO is conducting a voluntary recall of the X650 second stage regulator. 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. Suunto Issues Important Computer Safety Alert (Added 06/20/06) (DNW) - Suunto Oy today announced an important safety notice regarding its D9 and D6 diving instruments. This global decision involves D9 and D6 instruments that have been delivered to distributors and retailers, as well as product that has been sold to consumers.
Quality and safety are paramount concerns for Suunto Oy. Our testing program for the D9 and D6 product by Suunto employees and independent divers all over the world has been extensive. Despite this, Suunto Oy has identified a software bug in the D9 and D6 instruments. The software bug may cause the D9 and D6 to incorrectly track dive time on rare occasions, potentially causing a risk to the diver. The products affected are: D9 serial numbers 62102582 and below D6 serial numbers 62103693 and below The software bug may activate when the D9 and D6 automatically recalibrate to keep the correct time, or the user manually updates the seconds in set mode. Suunto approximates that there is 0.6 % (a six-tenths of one percent) chance that the software bug may appear during a dive. When the dive time is incorrect, every fourth second is not registered in the dive time and surface interval time, i.e., dive time goes 25% slower than actual time and tissue loadings are recorded at 25% less than actual loadings. As a trained diver you understand that this could affect your decompression requirements and that the length of a dive is one of the key factors in determining those requirements. Even though the D9 and D6 will function correctly approximately 99.4% of the time during a dive, Suunto wants to eliminate the very small possibility of recording the dive time incorrectly. Therefore, Suunto is requesting that all D9 and D6 shall be returned for a software update that eliminates this issue. To date, there have been no known injuries related to this issue. Action that YOU should take · Suunto strongly recommends that you should not use the D9 or D6 for diving without backup instrumentation before the unit has been updated with the latest software. Please bring your D9 and/or D6 to your nearest local authorized Suunto retailer for the software updated as soon as possible. · Please contact your local authorized Suunto retailer – for contact information please visit our web site www.suunto.com You will then be advised on how to bring your D9 and/or D6 to the retailer for a software update. Once the retailer receives your D9 and /or D6 they will then forward your unit to the Suunto Service Center for the software update. You will be advised by the retailer the approximate turn around time that the process will take. · If that is not possible or if you require any further details, contact the Suunto Help Desk at SuuntoD9-D6@nordictelecenter.fi To contact Suunto by phone, call toll free 1 800 543 9124 in the USA and Canada, or +358 284 1160 (international call rates are applicable) from all other countries. · On receiving your D9 and /or D6 back, you will notice that there will be a small white dot on the rear. This identifies that the unit has been updated. As a complimentary service Suunto will at the same time replace your battery and perform a pressure test free of charge. Suunto apologizes for any inconvenience and we thank you for your co-operation. 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
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) 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. 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 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 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. Oceanic Reliant B/C Inflator Recall 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. Click here to download the complete notice including identification images. 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 |
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