Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard
USOceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard
Recalling Firm: Oceanic, of San Leandro, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Oceanic-brand Versa Pro 2A dive computers with serial numbers 12000 through 18176, which can be accessed and viewed on the computer's display. The serial number and "r2A" are printed on the side of the unit. This recall does not include any other Oceanic brand dive computer, or Versa Pro 2A while operated in normal decompression dive computer mode.
Affected Products
Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computer
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Oceanic-Recalls-Digital-Dive-Computer-Due-to-Decompression-Hazard |
| Title | Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1807878e2fcb4485b594c81f8ea4226b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Digital Dive Computer |
| Hazards › Name | When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness. |
| Injuries › Name | Oceanic has received one report of the dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computer |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,100 |
| Recall I D | 3301 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should discard this recalled product. The remedy is no longer available. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Oceanic dealers sold Versa Pro 2A digital dive computers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $430 and $640. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Oceanic-brand Versa Pro 2A dive computers with serial numbers 12000 through 18176, which can be accessed and viewed on the computer's display. The serial number and "r2A" are printed on the side of the unit. This recall does not include any other Oceanic brand dive computer, or Versa Pro 2A while operated in normal decompression dive computer mode. |
| Recall Number | 06194 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Oceanic, of San Leandro, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Oceanic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at service@oceanicusa.com, or write to: Oceanic, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, Calif. 94577. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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