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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-09-27

Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard

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Cobalt Dive Computer

  • Brand Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Atomic Aquatics is recalling Cobalt dive computers manufactured between May 31, 2010 and April 16, 2012. The recalled units are handheld, console-style dive computers with LCD screens and four magnetic control buttons, featuring the Atomic Aquatics logo on the front. The computers can be identified by their serial numbers, which begin with specific four-digit codes from the 10, 11, or 12 series and can be found by scrolling to the "System Info" screen on the device.

The recalled dive computers can leak and cause the lens to blow off suddenly, posing a risk of impact injuries. Additionally, a gas leak from these units can create a drowning hazard. According to the recall notice, affected 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.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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