CPSC recall · Reported February 5, 2003
CPSC, UWATEC AG Announce Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers
Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions.
Uwatec Ag, of Hallwil, Switzerland recalled This recall involves Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers manufactured in 1995. The manufac….
CPSC, UWATEC AG Announce Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers was recalled by Uwatec Ag, of Hallwil, Switzerland in February 5, 2003. Reason: Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompres…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these dive computers immediately and contact UWATEC for a fre…. Verify recall #03079 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Uwatec Ag, of Hallwil, Switzerland issued this CPSC recall-Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompres….
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- agency class
- February 5, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03079 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03079 |
| Date reported | February 5, 2003 |
| Date initiated | February 5, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Uwatec Ag, of Hallwil, Switzerland |
| Affected scope | About 390 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these dive computers immediately and contact UWATEC for a free replacement. Consumers will receive th…
- Check the recall number (03079) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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