Dacor Darwin Air and Darwin Console Computers 12/19/04
If you have recently purchased a Dacor Darwin Air or Darwin Console Dive Computer, please read the following safety notice regarding the recall of certain computers. HTM Sport S.p.A., Manufacturer of Dacor Dive Computers, has discovered that during production, a small number of Dacor Darwin Dive Computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in erroneous calculations displayed regarding "No Deco Time", "Deco Time", "Air Time", "Desat Time" and "No Fly" times. The specific products that may have this defect are in the following groups:
Darwin Air Dive Computers Serial Numbers between: 3265 and 3415
Darwin Console Computers Serial Numbers between: 8503 and 8592
Please see Dacors website for more details. Click here for details


Light & Motion  7/23/03
Effective immediately, Light & Motion announces a Safety Recall on the Sunray Mod Light.
There have been a few incidences in which the light inadvertently turned on while unattended. It has been determined that if the light accidentally becomes partially flooded, it is possible for the light to turn on by itself. If you suspect the light has been flooded, it is important to unscrew the silver bezel and remove the light bulb from the socket. Light & Motion is taking the cautious route and issuing a Safety Recall and is requesting that the lights be sent in for upgrading. Please contact the company to obtain an RMA number to facilitate the servicing.
To return your Mod Light for the safety upgrade contact the Light & Motion Service Department at 831-645-1572 or click here for more details

UWATEC IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Office of Information and Public Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20207
UWATEC is conducting a voluntary recall of the Smart PRO and Smart COM dive computers. A software programming error can render audio and some visual alert signals inoperable, and under certain conditions, freeze the screen.   UWATEC will replace your Smart PRO or Smart COM computer with a new one within ninety (90) days or sooner. In order to obtain a replacement visit the UWATEC website for more information or  contact you nearest authorized UWATEC dealer or distributor.   Click here for more details

CPSC, OCEANIC USA ANNOUNCE RECALL OF SCUBA REGULATORS
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif., is voluntarily recalling all Oceanic CDX first stage regulators used for scuba diving. Extreme vibration, a high oscillation of the internal components, can occur for an unknown reason within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown.

Consumers should stop using the recalled CDX regulators immediately and take them to any Authorized Oceanic Dealer for a Retrofit that consists of replacement of one part and the addition of another.  Click here for more details

SCUBA PRO CONSUMER ALERT
SCUBAPRO / UWATEC has issued and important alert regarding the purchase of their of regulators.  If SCUBAPRO regulators are purchased from non-authorized dealers, the internet or mail order.  SCUBAPRO and their authorized dealers will not be responsible to repair your regulator under the  lifetime limited warranty, nor will you be included in the database they use to contact customers regarding post-sale information such as upgrades and warranty information. For more information click here visit them at www.scubapro.com or www.uwatec.com)

1995 ALADIN AIR X NITROX DIVE COMPUTERS RECALLED
UWATEC is conducting a voluntary recall of the Aladin Air X Nitrox dive computer manufactured in 1995.  To determine if you have one of these units, turn the computer over and look for the test date in the lower right hand corner. The affected units will have the number of the month followed by a decimal point and the number 95. If the test date is a year other than 1995, your dive computer is not included in this recall.

Consumers should stop using the affected dive computers immediately and contact UWATEC for a free replacement. Consumers will receive the current model, Aladin Air Z Nitrox.  For more information, consumers can contact UWATEC toll-free at (800) 806-0640 anytime or visit the web site at http://www.uwatec.com/imperial/safety_notice.html

PADI RECALLS RECREATIONAL DIVE PLANNERS
Recent PADI Recreational Dive Planners have inaccurate or missing numbers and should not be used for planning dives.  The tables were  printed from June 2002 through January 2003 and bear the  mark "Printed in the USA".  The product number and production code resemble "Product No.  60049 XXXPDJ2".  Visit the PADI web site for full details.
http://www.padi.com/rdprecall

If you are aware of any scuba diving equipment recalls that are not in this area, please contact us with the details and we will add them immediately.  Thanks for your help in keeping your fellow divers aware of potentially hazardous situations. 

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