The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17016·Announced 2016-10-18

TUSA Recalls Diving Computers Due to Drowning and Injury Hazards

TUSA is recalling about 175 DC Solar Link IQ1204 diving computers because they may malfunction and display incorrect readings, posing a drowning and injury hazard.

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 (drowning and injury hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA) is recalling approximately 175 TUSA DC Solar Link IQ1204 diving computers. The recalled products are black or white and blue wrist-watch style devices with a digital screen. The model number and serial number are printed on the back of the computer below "TUSA DC Solar Link." The recalled units have serial numbers ranging from 6TA0001 to 6TA2864.

The recall is being issued because the dive computer can malfunction and display an incorrect reading to the diver. This malfunction poses a drowning and injury hazard due to the risk of decompression sickness. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled diving computers were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide from March 2016 through June 2016 for about $750. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving computers and contact TUSA at 800-482-2282 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.tusa.com/recall.pdf, to receive a free replacement diving computer.

The recalled product

Product
Diving computers
Manufacturer
Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
175

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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