The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06194·Announced 2006-06-22

Oceanic Recalls Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard

Oceanic is recalling Versa Pro 2A digital dive computers because a specific display mode may show incorrect elapsed dive time, potentially causing 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 (decompression sickness) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Oceanic, of San Leandro, Calif., is recalling approximately 6,100 Versa Pro 2A digital dive computers. The recall involves units with serial numbers 12000 through 18176, which can be viewed on the computer's display or found printed on the side of the unit along with "r2A". This recall does not include other Oceanic brand dive computers or the Versa Pro 2A when operated in normal decompression dive computer mode.

The hazard exists when the dive computer is set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode." In this mode, the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time underwater. This discrepancy can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness. Oceanic has received one report of the dive computers malfunctioning, but no injuries have been reported.

Authorized Oceanic dealers sold these computers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $430 and $640. Consumers should discard this recalled product, as the remedy is no longer available. For more information, consumers can contact Oceanic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computer
Manufacturer
Oceanic, of San Leandro, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
6,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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