CPSC recall · Reported September 27, 2012
Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard
The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a gas leak, posing a drowning hazard.
Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif. recalled This recall involves Atomic Aquatics brand Cobalt dive computers. These handheld, console….
Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard was recalled by Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif. in September 27, 2012. Reason: The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injur…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computers and return the unit t…. Verify recall #12286 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injur….
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- September 27, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12286 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 Atomic Aquatics brand Cobalt dive computers. These handheld, console-style dive computers have LCD screens and four magnetic control buttons located below the screen. A fitting at the bottom of the computer connects to the high pressure hose of a scuba diving regulator. The name Atomic Aquatics logo is imprinted on the front of the console, below the screen. The recalled products can be identified by the manufacture dates, which are determined by the first four numbers of the serial number with the first 2 digits signifying the week of manufacture (01 through 52) and the second 2 digits signifying the year of manufacture (10, 11 or 12). The dates of manufacture are between May 31, 2010 and April 16, 2012. Serial numbers, 2210-XXXX through 1612-XXXX, can be found by scrolling to the "System Info" screen on the computer. The recall affects all Cobalt computers with serial numbers that start with any of the following numbers: 10 Series: 2210, 2910, 4010, 4710, 5010 11 Series: 1111, 1711, 2611, 2811, 3211, 3311, 3411, 3511, 3611, 3711, 3811, 3911, 4011, 4111, 4211, 4511, 4611, 5211 12 Series: 0812, 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412, 1612
Reason for recall
The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a gas leak, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computers and return the unit to either an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer or the Atomic Aquatics factory for inspection and repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12286 |
| Date reported | September 27, 2012 |
| Date initiated | September 27, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 4,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled dive computers and return the unit to either an authorized Atomic Aquatics d…
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