Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
USAtomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
Recalling Firm: Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Atomic Aquatics brand Cobalt dive computers. These handheld, console-style dive computers have LCD screens and four magnetic control buttons located below the screen. A fitting at the bottom of the computer connects to the high pressure hose of a scuba diving regulator. The name Atomic Aquatics logo is imprinted on the front of the console, below the screen. The recalled products can be identified by the manufacture dates, which are determined by the first four numbers of the serial number with the first 2 digits signifying the week of manufacture (01 through 52) and the second 2 digits signifying the year of manufacture (10, 11 or 12). The dates of manufacture are between May 31, 2010 and April 16, 2012. Serial numbers, 2210-XXXX through 1612-XXXX, can be found by scrolling to the "System Info" screen on the computer. The recall affects all Cobalt computers with serial numbers that start with any of the following numbers: 10 Series: 2210, 2910, 4010, 4710, 5010 11 Series: 1111, 1711, 2611, 2811, 3211, 3311, 3411, 3511, 3611, 3711, 3811, 3911, 4011, 4111, 4211, 4511, 4611, 5211 12 Series: 0812, 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412, 1612
Affected Products
Cobalt Dive Computer
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Atomic-Aquatics-Recalls-Cobalt-Dive-Computer-Due-to-Impact-and-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12-286.12286.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Cobalt Dive Computer |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving |
| Products › Category I D | 68330 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1147 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Atomic Aquatics dealers sold Cobalt dive computers from November 2010 through July 2012 for about $1200. |
| Recall Date | 2012-09-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Atomic Aquatics brand Cobalt dive computers. These handheld, console-style dive computers have LCD screens and four magnetic control buttons located below the screen. A fitting at the bottom of the computer connects to the high pressure hose of a scuba diving regulator. The name Atomic Aquatics logo is imprinted on the front of the console, below the screen. The recalled products can be identified by the manufacture dates, which are determined by the first four numbers of the serial number with the first 2 digits signifying the week of manufacture (01 through 52) and the second 2 digits signifying the year of manufacture (10, 11 or 12). The dates of manufacture are between May 31, 2010 and April 16, 2012. Serial numbers, 2210-XXXX through 1612-XXXX, can be found by scrolling to the "System Info" screen on the computer. The recall affects all Cobalt computers with serial numbers that start with any of the following numbers: 10 Series: 2210, 2910, 4010, 4710, 5010 11 Series: 1111, 1711, 2611, 2811, 3211, 3311, 3411, 3511, 3611, 3711, 3811, 3911, 4011, 4111, 4211, 4511, 4611, 5211 12 Series: 0812, 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412, 1612 |
| Recall Number | 12286 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/cobalt-dive-computers |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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