CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-02-22 · 05118
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.
Recall
Number
05118
Date
2005-02-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SCUBA Diving Computers
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
HTM Sports S.p.A., of Italy
Retailer(s)
Dive shops nationwide, from March 2004 through December 2004, for about $700 for the Darwin Air and $400 for the Darwin Console.
Distributor(s)
Head USA Inc., of Norwalk, Conn.
Country of manufacture
Italy
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.