Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard
Recall 06194 · Jun 22, 2006 · Oceanic
6,100
units affected
6,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06194
- Date
- Jun 22, 2006
- Company
- Oceanic
- Units affected
- 6,100
- Product
- Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computer
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should discard this recalled product. The remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Oceanic has received one report of the dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Oceanic dealers sold Versa Pro 2A digital dive computers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $430 and $640.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled versa pro 2a digital dive computer?
Consumers should discard this recalled product. The remedy is no longer available.
What is the 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.
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.