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U.S. CPSC July 19, 2006 |
Suunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression Hazard These dive computers could incorrectly track dive time, which could cause incorrect calculation of decompression requirements. This could lead to decompression sickness. |
U.S. CPSC June 22, 2006 |
Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness. |
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2007 |
Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard A glitch in the computer display can cause divers to enter decompression unknowingly or the diver could ascend prematurely, resulting in decompression sickness. |
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2009 |
Scuba Regulators Recalled by Cressi Due to Risk of Drowning Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009 |
Diving Equipment Recalled by Dive Rite Due to Drowning Hazard The over pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004 |
Halcyon Manufacturing Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness. |
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2005 |
Cressi-Sub Recall of SCUBA Buoyancy Compensators A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the diver's ability to control buoyancy. |
U.S. CPSC July 18, 2002 |
SCUBAPRO/UWATEC(TM) Dive Computer Consoles Recalled by Johnson Outdoors Inc. he U-Line(TM) submersible pressure gauge that is part of the dive consoles can malfunction and display inaccurate pressure readings. Divers using the consoles could fail to decompress properly during a dive, causing decompression sickness. |
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2007 |
M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, potentially causing a risk of decompression sickness or drowning. |
U.S. CPSC February 5, 2003 |
UWATEC AG Recall of 1995 Dive Computers Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions. |
U.S. CPSC May 31, 2007 |
Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and air embolism or drowning if the diver panics or the emergency ascent procedure fails. |
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2008 |
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. |
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2010 |
Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard An O-ring in the high pressure air connector can fail and leak air, causing a continuous but slow loss of breathing gas, which could require a diver to surface quickly, posing a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC September 17, 2008 |
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2003 |
UWATEC Recall of Smart Dive Computers The computer's alert signal system may not work properly and the computer screen may freeze. This may cause inaccurate information to be displayed, such as water depth, tank pressure, and ascent rate, posing a risk to the safety of a diver. |
U.S. CPSC October 1, 2009 |
Diving Equipment Recalled by Halcyon Manufacturing Due to Drowning Hazard The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Injury to Children Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks. |
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2003 |
Swimways Corp. Recall of Pool Dive Sticks Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and may suffer impalement injuries. |
U.S. CPSC March 22, 2011 |
Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Guardian Full-Face Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard The purge assembly on the diving mask can disengage from the regulator, resulting in loss of air to the diver. This poses a drowning hazard to the consumer. |
American Family Physician June 1, 2001 |
Medical Problems of Recreational Scuba Diving Recreational scuba diving is defined as pleasure diving to a depth of up to 130 feet without decompression stops. The most common medical problems are simple "squeezes." These can affect your middle ear or face mask during descent... |
AskMen.com Anton Henderson |
How To: Get Your Scuba Diving Certification According to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, more than 500,000 men and women get certified to dive in the open ocean every year. Here's how you can join them. |
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2005 |
CDollar General Corp. Recall of Dive Sticks Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. |
IEEE Spectrum February 2010 Giselle Weiss |
Dream Jobs 2010: Ernst Vollm, Rapture of the Deep Ernst Vollm makes the dive computer that every aquanaut wants |
AskMen.com |
IWC Aquatimer Collection IWC's new Aquatimer collection is a worthy update to the dive watch legacy and is sure to attract the collectors and enthusiasts looking for a versatile and masculine watch. |
Popular Mechanics March 14, 2008 Glenn Harlan Reynolds |
Spare Air Is Reverse Parachute of Scuba: Test Dive (With Video) Spare Air is a back up mini-tank with its own built-in regulator that holds just enough air to let you make a safe ascent when scuba diving. |
AskMen.com Jason Heaton |
The Dive Watch: Build The Ultimate Watch Collection Unlike that other masculine watch type, the chronograph, a dive watch is almost crude in its simplicity. Built for a singular purpose -- to track elapsed time in adverse conditions -- a dive watch is, by necessity, a big watch and needs no excuse for its boldness. |
American Family Physician June 1, 2001 Herbert B. Newton |
Neurologic Complications of Scuba Diving Recreational scuba diving has become a popular sport in the United States, with almost 9 million certified divers. When severe diving injury occurs, the nervous system is frequently involved... |
Popular Mechanics September 2007 Josh Harkinson |
Deadly Coast Guard Dive: What Went Wrong A routine training exercise on a day off from a polar icebreaker ended in tragedy. Coast Guard officials believe the most important lesson to be gleaned from the accident in Alaska is to follow the rules. |