CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving
CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers
Why was CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving recalled?
The dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in incorrect calculations. Diving with an improperly calibrated dive computer can provide inaccurate "No Decompression (no stop) Time," "Decompression Time," "Desaturation Time" and "No Fly Time." This could result in divers suffering serious injuries, including decompression sickness.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled diving computers and return the computers to an authorized Dacor dealer for a free repair. Contact: Call Head USA at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.divedacor.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- SCUBA Diving Computers
- Company
- HTM Sports S.p.A., of Italy, Head USA Inc., of Norwalk, Conn.
- Quantity
- 181
- Sold at
- Dive shops nationwide, from March 2004 through December 2004, for about $700 for the Darwin Air and $400 for the Darwin Console.
- Recall date
- February 22, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Head USA received one report of a computer malfunction. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes the Dacor Darwin Air dive computer with serial numbers 3265 through 3415, and the Dacor Darwin Console dive computer with serial numbers 8503 through 8592. The serial number will appear on the dive computer screen after removing and reinserting the batteries. The Darwin Air is a completely integrated dive computer and pressure gauge with "Dacor Darwin Air" written on the front. It is encased in gray on black heavy-duty plastic. The Darwin Console is a dive computer with a compact submersible pressure gauge bearing the word "Dacor" on the front. It is encased in black heavy-duty plastic.