Recalls / 2003-02-05

CPSC, UWATEC AG Announce Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers

03079 · Recalled 2003-02-05 · CPSC page

Diagram of Recalled Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computer

Description

This recall involves Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers manufactured in 1995. The manufacture date is located on the back of the dive computer, in the lower right hand corner. The date code reads the number of the month followed by a decimal point and the year, for example, "01.95." The dive computers are blue and black with the words "Aladin" and "NitrOx" printed across the front. Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers with date codes other than "95" are not included in this recall.

Hazards

Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions.

Reported injuries

UWATEC AG has received five reports of decompression sickness allegedly associated with the use of the 1995 dive computers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these dive computers immediately and contact UWATEC for a free replacement. Consumers will receive the current model, Aladin Air Z NitrOx.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Aladin Air X NitrOx dive domputers		About 390

Parties

Manufacturer: UWATEC AG
Made in: Switzerland
Sold at: Scuba diving stores sold the dive computers nationwide, from July 1995 through March 1996, for, 200.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers can contact UWATEC toll-free at (800) 382-2211 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.uwatec.com

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The date code of the recalled dive computers reads the number of the month followed by a decimal point and the year, for example, "01.95."

Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers with date codes other than "95" are not included in this recall

Source: CPSC recall 03079. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.