CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers
USCPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers
Recalling Firm: HTM Sports S.p.A., of Italy
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
SCUBA Diving Computers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Head-USA-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBA-Diving-Computers- |
| Title | CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5c67b95490874904a415ca910a02c85d.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled SCUBA Diving Computer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8253bde30a3f44b58724a57648fa0fdd.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled SCUBA Diving Computer |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Head USA received one report of a computer malfunction. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | SCUBA Diving Computers |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 181 |
| Recall I D | 2883 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled diving computers and return the computers to an authorized Dacor dealer for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Dive shops nationwide, from March 2004 through December 2004, for about $700 for the Darwin Air and $400 for the Darwin Console. |
| Recall Date | 2005-02-22T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Head USA Inc., of Norwalk, Conn. |
| Recall Number | 05118 |
| Manufacturers › Name | HTM Sports S.p.A., of Italy |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |
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