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

Recalled February 5, 2003 · CPSC recall 03079 · UWATEC AG

Diagram of Recalled Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computerThe 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
Hazard
Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions.
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.
Units
About 390
Incidents / injuries
UWATEC AG has received five reports of decompression sickness allegedly associated with the use of the 1995 dive computers.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
Aladin Air X NitrOx dive domputers
Manufacturer(s)
UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland
Retailers
Scuba diving stores sold the dive computers nationwide, from July 1995 through March 1996, for between $950 and $1,200.
Made in
Switzerland

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

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