Oceanic ATOM 2.0 and AERIS EPIC Digital Dive Computers

Description: Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2007 Release #07-117 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 854-4960 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Oceanic and AERIS Digital Dive Computers Units: About 2,800 Manufacturer: Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. Hazard: When performing a switch from one gas to another during a dive, the dive computer's display will lock up and not return to the main dive screen that displays dive times. This can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, resulting in decompression sickness. Incidents/Injuries: Pelagic has received a report of two dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported. Description and Models: The recall involves Oceanic-brand ATOM 2.0 dive computers with serial numbers 1 through 2,079 (Revisions 2E, 3A, and 3B) and AERIS-brand EPIC dive computers with serial numbers 1 through 712 (Revision 1A), which can be accessed and viewed on the computer's display. Also, the serial number and date of manufacture are printed on the bottom of the unit (Oceanic ATOM 2.0 from August 23 to November 23, 2006, and AERIS EPIC from October 18 to November 14, 2006). This recall does not include any other Oceanic or AERIS brand dive computers. Sold at: Authorized Oceanic dealers sold ATOM 2.0 dive computers nationwide from August 2006 through February 2007. Authorized AERIS dealers sold EPIC dive computers nationwide from October 2006 through February 2007. Both computers sold for between $670 and $950. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dive computers and take them to an authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free software upgrade. Consumer Contact: Contact Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to [email protected], or write to: Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577. Information is also posted on the Oceanic and AERIS Web sites ( www.OceanicWorldwide.com and www.diveaeris.com). Oceanic ATOM 2.0 AERIS EPIC [Learn More]