Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 –/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,  in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the followingconsumer product.  Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Cobalt Dive Computer Units: About 4,000 in the U.S.; 200 in CanadaManufacturer: Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach,  Calif.  Hazard: The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a gas leak,  posing a drowning hazard. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 23 reports of leaks caused by the lens being forcefully expelled from the computer due to excess air pressure  inside the computer. No injuries were reported. Description: This recall involves Atomic Aquatics brand Cobalt dive computers. These handheld, console-style dive computers have LCD screens and four magnetic control buttons located below the screen.
A fitting at the bottom of the computer connects …

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