Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard

Recalled June 22, 2006 · CPSC recall 06194 · Oceanic

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.

Remedy

Consumers should discard this recalled product. The remedy is no longer available.

Units

About 6,100

Incidents / injuries

Oceanic has received one report of the dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should discard this recalled product. The remedy is no longer available.

Contact

For more information, contact Oceanic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at [email protected], or write to: Oceanic, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, Calif. 94577.

Product

Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computer

Manufacturer(s)

Oceanic, of San Leandro, Calif.

Retailers

Authorized Oceanic dealers sold Versa Pro 2A digital dive computers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $430 and $640.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →