Recalls / 2005-02-22

CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers

05118 · Recalled 2005-02-22 · CPSC page

Description

The recall includes the Dacor Darwin Air dive computer with serial numbers 3265 through 3415, and the Dacor Darwin Console dive computer with serial numbers 8503 through 8592. The serial number will appear on the dive computer screen after removing and reinserting the batteries. The Darwin Air is a completely integrated dive computer and pressure gauge with "Dacor Darwin Air" written on the front. It is encased in gray on black heavy-duty plastic. The Darwin Console is a dive computer with a compact submersible pressure gauge bearing the word "Dacor" on the front. It is encased in black heavy-duty plastic.

Hazards

The dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in incorrect calculations. Diving with an improperly calibrated dive computer can provide inaccurate "No Decompression (no stop) Time," "Decompression Time," "Desaturation Time" and "No Fly Time." This could result in divers suffering serious injuries, including decompression sickness.

Reported injuries

Head USA received one report of a computer malfunction. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled diving computers and return the computers to an authorized Dacor dealer for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
SCUBA Diving Computers		181

Parties

Manufacturer: HTM Sports S.p.A.
Distributor: Head USA Inc., of Norwalk, Conn.
Made in: Italy
Sold at: Dive shops nationwide, from March 2004 through December 2004, for about $700 for the Darwin Air, $400 for the Darwin Console.

Consumer contact

Call Head USA at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.divedacor.com

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Source: CPSC recall 05118. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.