CPSC recall 03-079, announced February 5, 2003, covers UWATEC Aladin Air X NitrOx dive domputers (about 390 units). Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these dive computers immediately and contact UWATEC for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 382-2211, or go to www.uwatec.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions.
Incidents and injuries
UWATEC AG has received five reports of decompression sickness allegedly associated with the use of the 1995 dive computers.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- UWATEC
- Manufacturer
- UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland
- Recall number
- 03-079
- Units
- About 390
- Manufactured in
- Switzerland
- Sold at / sales period
- Scuba diving stores sold the dive computers nationwide, from July 1995 through March 1996, for between $950 and $1,200.
Aladin Air X NitrOx dive domputers
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
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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