The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05118·Announced 2005-02-22

CPSC Recalls Dacor Darwin SCUBA Diving Computers Due to Calibration Errors

Head USA Inc. is recalling 181 Dacor Darwin Air and Console SCUBA diving computers because improper calibration could provide inaccurate safety data, posing a risk of decompression sickness.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where serious injury (decompression sickness) is possible due to miscalibration, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Head USA Inc. is recalling 181 Dacor Darwin Air and Dacor Darwin Console SCUBA diving computers. The recall includes Darwin Air units with serial numbers 3265 through 3415 and Darwin Console units with serial numbers 8503 through 8592. These products were sold at dive shops nationwide from March 2004 through December 2004 for approximately $700 for the Darwin Air and $400 for the Darwin Console.

The dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in incorrect calculations. Diving with these devices can provide inaccurate "No Decompression (no stop) Time," "Decompression Time," "Desaturation Time," and "No Fly Time." This could result in divers suffering serious injuries, including decompression sickness. Head USA received one report of a computer malfunction, but no injuries were reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled diving computers and return them to an authorized Dacor dealer for a free repair. To identify the serial number, remove and reinsert the batteries; the number will appear on the screen. For more information, call Head USA at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.divedacor.com.

The recalled product

Product
SCUBA Diving Computers
Manufacturer
HTM Sports S.p.A., of Italy
Category
Consumer Product — Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
181

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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