The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07117·Announced 2007-02-28

Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard

Pelagic Pressure Systems is recalling Oceanic and AERIS digital dive computers because a software defect can cause the display to lock up, potentially leading to 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 the malfunction can lead to decompression sickness, but the source text explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which limits the score to 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif., is recalling approximately 2,800 Oceanic and AERIS digital dive computers. 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). The affected units were manufactured between August 23, 2006, and November 23, 2006, for the Oceanic model, and between October 18, 2006, and November 14, 2006, for the AERIS model. Serial numbers and manufacture dates are printed on the bottom of the units and can also be viewed on the computer's display.

The recall is due to a software defect that causes the dive computer's display to lock up when a diver switches from one gas to another during a dive. When this occurs, the display does not return to the main dive screen that displays dive times. This malfunction can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or ascend prematurely, which can result in decompression sickness. Pelagic has received reports of two dive computers malfunctioning, but no injuries have been reported.

Authorized Oceanic dealers sold the ATOM 2.0 dive computers nationwide from August 2006 through February 2007, and authorized AERIS dealers sold the EPIC dive computers nationwide from October 2006 through February 2007. Both computers were sold for between $670 and $950. Consumers should stop using the recalled dive computers and take them to an authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to receive a free software upgrade. Consumers can 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 at 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.

The recalled product

Product
Oceanic and AERIS Digital Dive Computers
Manufacturer
Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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