Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard
Recall 07117 · Feb 28, 2007 · Pelagic
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07117
- Date
- Feb 28, 2007
- Company
- Pelagic
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Oceanic and AERIS Digital Dive Computers
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recall involves Oceanic-brand ATOM 2.0 dive computers with serial numbers 1 through 2,079 (Revisions 2E, 3A, and 3B) and AERIS-brand EPIC dive computers with serial numbers 1 through 712 (Revision 1A), which can be accessed and viewed on the computer's display. Also, the serial number and date of manufacture are printed on the bottom of the unit (Oceanic ATOM 2.0 from August 23 to November 23, 2006, and AERIS EPIC from October 18 to November 14, 2006). This recall does not include any other Oceanic or AERIS brand dive computers.
What can happen
When performing a switch from one gas to another during a dive, the dive computer's display will lock up and not return to the main dive screen that displays dive times. This can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, resulting in decompression sickness.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled dive computers and take them to an authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free software upgrade.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pelagic has received a report of two dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Oceanic dealers sold ATOM 2.0 dive computers nationwide from August 2006 through February 2007. Authorized AERIS dealers sold EPIC dive computers nationwide from October 2006 through February 2007. Both computers sold for between $670 and $950.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oceanic and aeris digital dive computers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled dive computers and take them to an authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free software upgrade.
What is the hazard?
When performing a switch from one gas to another during a dive, the dive computer's display will lock up and not return to the main dive screen that displays dive times. This can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, 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.