{"id":7126,"date":"2012-09-28T13:48:35","date_gmt":"2012-09-28T17:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.divetalking.com\/?p=7126"},"modified":"2012-09-28T15:05:43","modified_gmt":"2012-09-28T19:05:43","slug":"atomic-aquatics-recalls-cobalt-dive-computer-due-to-impact-and-drowning-hazard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.divetalking.com\/?p=7126","title":{"rendered":"Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer Due to Impact and Drowning Hazard"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 –\/PRNewswire-USNewswire\/ — The\u00a0U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the followingconsumer product.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.\u00a0 It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.<\/p>\n

Name of product:\u00a0<\/strong>Cobalt Dive Computer\u00a0Units:<\/strong>\u00a0About 4,000 in the U.S.; 200 in CanadaManufacturer:\u00a0<\/strong>Atomic Aquatics, of\u00a0Huntington Beach,<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Calif.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Hazard:\u00a0<\/strong>The\u00a0<\/strong>unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a\u00a0gas leak,<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0posing a drowning hazard.\u00a0Incidents\/Injuries:<\/strong>\u00a0The firm has received 23 reports of leaks caused by the lens being forcefully expelled from the computer due to excess\u00a0air pressure<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0inside the computer. No injuries were reported.\u00a0Description<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n

A fitting at the bottom of the computer connects to the high pressure hose of a scuba diving regulator. The name Atomic Aquatics logo is imprinted on the front of the console, below the screen. The recalled products can be identified by the manufacture dates, which are determined by the first four numbers of the serial number with the first 2 digits signifying the week of manufacture (01 through 52) and the second 2 digits signifying the year of manufacture (10, 11 or 12). The dates of manufacture are between May 31, 2010 and April 16, 2012. Serial numbers, 2210-XXXX through 1612-XXXX, can be found by scrolling to the “System Info” screen on the computer.\u00a0\"locatecobaltsn\"<\/p>\n

The recall affects all Cobalt computers with serial numbers that start with any of the following numbers:\u00a0\u00a0 10 Series:\u00a02210, 2910, 4010, 4710, 5010 11 Series: 1111, 1711, 2611, 2811, 3211, 3311, 3411, 3511, 3611, 3711, 3811, 3911, 4011, 4111, 4211, 4511, 4611, 5211 12 Series: 0812, 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412, 1612\u00a0Sold at:<\/strong>Authorized Atomic Aquatics dealers sold Cobalt dive computers from November 2010 through July 2012 for about $1200.\u00a0Manufactured in:<\/strong>\u00a0United States\u00a0Remedy:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computers and return the unit to either an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer or the Atomic Aquatics factory for inspection and repair.<\/p>\n

Consumer Contact:\u00a0<\/strong>For additional information, contact Atomic Aquatics toll-free at (888) 270-8595 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or on firm’s website atwww.atomicaquatics.com<\/a>\u00a0. \u00a0Consumers can also email the firm at\u00a0sales@atomicaquatics.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photos available at\u00a0http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/cpscpub\/prerel\/prhtml12\/12286.html<\/a><\/p>\n

The\u00a0U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0(CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on\u00a0SaferProducts.gov<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of\u00a0consumer products<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of\u00a0consumer products<\/a>\u00a0\u2014such as toys, cribs,\u00a0power tools,<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0cigarette lighters,<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0and household chemicals\u2014contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.<\/p>\n

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.<\/p>\n

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to:\u00a0SaferProducts.gov<\/a>\u00a0, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired.\u00a0 Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information atwww.cpsc.gov<\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0 To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to\u00a0www.cpsc.gov\/cpsclist.aspx<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 270-8595<\/strong>\u00a0CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772\u00a0<\/strong>CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908\u00a0<\/strong>HC Media Contact: (<\/strong>613) 957-2983<\/strong><\/p>\n

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2012 –\/PRNewswire-USNewswire\/ — The\u00a0U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,\u00a0\u00a0in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the followingconsumer product.\u00a0\u00a0Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.\u00a0 It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
\nName of product:\u00a0Cobalt Dive Computer\u00a0Units:\u00a0About 4,000 in the U.S.; 200 in CanadaManufacturer:\u00a0Atomic Aquatics, of\u00a0Huntington Beach,\u00a0\u00a0Calif.\u00a0\u00a0Hazard:\u00a0The\u00a0unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a\u00a0gas leak,\u00a0\u00a0posing a drowning hazard.\u00a0Incidents\/Injuries:\u00a0The firm has received 23 reports of leaks caused by the lens being forcefully expelled from the computer due to excess\u00a0air pressure\u00a0\u00a0inside the computer. No injuries were reported.\u00a0Description: 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.
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