Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
Recall 12286 · Sep 27, 2012 · Atomic Aquatics
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12286
- Date
- Sep 27, 2012
- Company
- Atomic Aquatics
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Cobalt Dive Computer
- Product type
- Scuba Diving
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Authorized Atomic Aquatics dealers sold Cobalt dive computers from November 2010 through July 2012 for about $1200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cobalt dive computer?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.