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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesFeb 5, 2003
Diagram of Recalled Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computer
Diagram of Recalled Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computer
The 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."
The 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
Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers with date codes other than "95" are not included in this recall

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

UWATEC AG has received five reports of decompression sickness allegedly associated with the use of the 1995 dive computers.

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.

Sold on

Scuba diving stores sold the dive computers nationwide, from July 1995 through March 1996, for between $950 and $1,200.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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