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As a courtesy to our customers and as an ongoing effort to make the diving industry safer, we have published this list of recalls and safety notices. We will periodically update these notices as we are alerted. Aeris - AT-400 First Stage Regulators October 23, 2007– San Leandro, CA – AERIS has been notified by its supplier (ROMI, Ent.) that they have received isolated reports of AT400 type Regulator First Stages exhibiting uncontrolled flow of air to the Second Stage. Oceanic - FDX-10 and CDX-5 First Stage Regulators October 23, 2007– San Leandro, CA – Oceanic has been notified by its supplier (ROMI, Ent.) that they have received isolated reports of DX type Regulator First Stages exhibiting uncontrolled flow of air to the Second Stage. From OMS: OMS - Valve Cap Product Safety Recall : Part number V 112 Promate Regulator Swivel May 31, 2007 Description: The recall involves the HO110 Swivels sold as an aftermarket regulator component. There are no markings Apeks - Regulator Yoke Clamp Screw May 22, 2007 Aeris - EPIC Dive Computer Aeris is recalling all EPIC Dive Computers with serial numbers 1 – 712 that were sold between: Scubapro MK20 Yoke & DIN Regulator Service Upgrade September 7, 2005 Ocean Technology Systems - M & J has issued a Recall notice for all Swivels manufactured during the time period of January 2004 through February 2005. This notice is for the M & J after market swivel designed to be used with the Interspiro Divator MKII full face mask and a standard diving type supply hose. July12, 2005 Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. (KMDSI) has learned that a single batch of non-return (oneway) valves manufactured by Circle Seal Controls, Inc. may be defective. These valves are used on all Kirby Morgan masks and helmets manufactured for surface-supplied diving. The valves in question are date stamped on the valve body and fall within the date range 12/04 to 02/05. If you have a valve like this on your helmet, YOU SHOULD STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY and replace it with a valve that does not fall within this date range. The purpose of these valves is to prevent a back-flow of breathing gas up the diver’s hose in the event that the hose is severed between the diver and the surface. If a diver’s hose is severed, a properly functioning non-return valve will automatically close and prevent the air within the helmet from being lost. The valve also prevents the diver’s emergency gas supply (bail-out) from venting out through the non-return valve. In the defective valves, small slivers of the Teflon wiper (used in these valves as part of the sealing mechanism) may be cut off the Teflon wiper and interfere with the poppet that seals the valve. When this occurs it is possible for air from the helmet or emergency gas supply to be lost through the valve if the diver’s umbilical has been severed or umbilical pressure is lost for any reason. This could lead to the diver suffering severe personal injury, known as a squeeze, or death. Kirby Morgan has used the Circle Seal non-return valve in its commercial diving masks and helmets for over 30 years. Kirby Morgan tests every non-return valve on completed units prior to shipment, but the damage to the wiper may occur when the valve has been overhauled, disassembled and re-assembled. Since this valve is also an industry standard, you may find it on other manufacturer’s helmets as well. If this is the case, you should contact that manufacturer for a replacement. If you have one of these valves on your helmet, or are carrying a valve like this as a spare, DO NOT DIVE WITH IT! Please return it immediately to KMDSI, or any of its dealers, for a free replacement. KMDSI can be reached at 1430 Jason Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Telephone 805-928-7772, FAX 805-928-0342. Email kirwin@kirbymorgan.com. Website www.kirbymorgan.com. December 13, 2004 The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Converter for Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator Units: 3,300 Manufacturer: SCUBAPRO of El Cajon, CA Hazard: An insufficient bond may cause a break in the converter coupling which could impact the diver?s ability to control buoyancy. Incidents/Injuries: One incident with no reports of injuries. Description: This alert is only for consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator. Divers who use the Air 2 on a SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator are not affected by this alert. Sold by: Authorized SCUBAPRO dealers nationwide from October 8, 2003 through August 30, 2004 for approximately $7.75 or included in the Air 2 package beginning December 19, 2003 through August 30, 2004. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers who dive with an Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator on a NON-SCUBAPRO buoyancy compensator should immediately stop use and contact SCUBAPRO. They will be instructed to take their buoyancy compensator with the Air 2 intact to their authorized SCUBAPRO dealers for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: (800) 382-2211, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST or go to www.scubapro.com Middletown, NY, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Ocean Management Systems Inc. of Middletown, N.Y., Wednesday recalled 140 of its rotating cross bar SCUBA manifolds because of a drowning risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the undersized o-rings installed on the cross bar can cause a loss of breathing air from the SCUBA cylinder, presenting a risk of drowning. The commission said there has been one report of breathing air leaking from a cylinder, but no injuries occurred. The manifolds, manufactured in Italy, were sold at dive stores nationwide from December 2003 through September 2004 for about $238. The commission said the affected units will be replaced at no cost to the consumer. Consumers are asked to contact the company at 845-692-3600.September 2, 2004 Release # 04-210 Firm's Hotline: (888) 854-4960 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Pelagic Pressure Systems Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Oceanic-brand Reliant Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC Inflators Units: About 11,600 Manufacturer: Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif. Hazard: The Power Inflator Buttons can stick, which can cause uncontrolled inflation of the BC. This could cause divers to ascend too fast, resulting in decompression sickness as well as the danger of an embolism. Incidents/Injuries: Pelagic has received eight reports of the buttons sticking. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall includes Oceanic-brand Reliant BC inflators and AERIS-brand AW3 BC inflators. The Oceanic Reliant-type inflators have three flow-through holes in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. The AERIS AW3 inflator has one flow-through hole in the hand grip of the lower inflator mechanism. Manufactured in: Taiwan. Sold at: Authorized Oceanic dealers sold BCs fitted with Reliant inflators nationwide from February 2004 through June 2004 for between $320 and $550. Authorized AERIS dealers sold BCs fitted with AW3 inflators from May 2004 through June 2004 for between $400 and $560. Remedy: Consumers should stop using BCs fitted with the recalled inflators immediately and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer to get a free repair. Consumer Contact: Call Pelagic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to service@oceanicusa.com or info2@diveaeris.com, or write to Pelagic Pressure Systems, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577. You can view this press release, and any pictures of the product, on CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04209.html September 2, 2004 Release # 04-209 Firm's Hotline: (800) 425-2966 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Halcyon Manufacturing Announce Recall of SCUBA BC Inflators WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators Units: About 4,000 Manufacturer: Halcyon Manufacturing, of High Springs, Fla. Hazard: 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. Incidents/Injuries: Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Description: Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs. Sold at: Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually from October 2003 through May 2004 for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600. Manufactured in: United States. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Halcyon Manufacturing at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.halcyon.net You can view this press release, and any pictures of the product, on CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04209.html June 24, 2004 - Oceanic Reliant Buoyancy Compensators Oceanic has been informed by its supplier that they have received isolated reports of BC Inflator mechanisms exhibiting continual flow of air into the BC after release of the power inflation button. Affected are Oceanic Reliant model Inflators that are fitted on various models of Oceanic's BCs that were sold between February 1, 2004, and June 24, 2004. BCs sold prior to February 1, 2004, do not have these inflators and are not affected. Testing and evaluation has shown that the Power Inflator Button may stick in the depressed position. Engineers have designed new replacement parts that will prevent the Button from Sticking. Oceanic asks that all owners of Oceanic BCs that have Reliant Inflators return them to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer for a retrofit at no charge. WARNING: Do Not Continue Use of the BC or attempt to disassemble any components of the Inflator. Take the BC with Inflator to your nearest Authorized Oceanic Dealer for inspection and service. Only Authorized Oceanic Dealers and their trained service technicians must perform this retrofit. Non-authorized personnel who attempt the retrofit procedure risk voiding the product's warranty and rendering the product dangerously unsafe for normal SCUBA use. http://www.oceanicww.com/2004/pdf/OCE_Consumer_Notice_062404.pdf A picture of the power inflator is on this page. Doc. No. 12-2647 (6/24/04) May 25 2004 - Halcyon Stainless Steel Power Inflator Recall http://www.halcyon.net/recall/index.shtml Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. The only units affected can be easily identified by their stainless buttons and started shipping on all Halcyon BCs after Oct 21, 2003. This recall is in response to problems experienced by some Halcyon customers. Identification of the cause was unusually difficult due to the odd dispersion of these problem units. Furthermore most customers report that their units are performing flawlessly. However, there are pockets of unacceptable failures in which customers or dive shops seem to have a grouping of unreliable inflators. Given the nature of this failure, there is no way to ensure that a unit performing properly will not develop problems over time. Typically, the problem expresses itself as a slow leak into the BC bladder. The cause of the leak relates to small imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of some inflators. Not all of the inflators exhibit the machining flaws. Thus, a majority of the units perform flawlessly but groupings of product might display the imperfections. We believe there to be no responsible alternative but to institute a recall of every stainless steel inflator sold by Halcyon. In order to ensure this recall occurs in the most responsible manner possible, we have contacted the U.S. Products Safety Commission and notified them of the return. They are monitoring the recall process and the return of the units.Halcyon is deeply apologetic for any inconvenience this recall might cause. We are dedicated to making the world's best diving products and to ensuring diver safety at all costs; this solution seems the only reasonable course of action. Please do not use your BC with the Halcyon stainless steel power inflator until we have had the chance to replace the suspect unit. This recall only applies to Halcyon inflators shipped after Oct 21, 2003. These units have stainless steel buttons and are easily identifiable from previous Halcyon inflators. In order to reduce the inconvenience and to return your BC to operation as quickly as possible, we are shipping new inflators to your local Halcyon dealer. You may bring your inflator to your dealer, trade it for a new unit, and have it fitted to your buoyancy compensator. Please contact your local Halcyon facility to coordinate the best time for this warranty replacement. If this solution is not feasible, please contact Halcyon using the following information: 386-454-0811 or 800-Halcyon (425-2966) or techservices@halcyon.net If you prefer to send your Halcyon inflator directly to Halcyon please call or email to obtain a return authorization number. This number will significantly assist in the speedy return of your new Halcyon inflator. Please include your return authorization number with your return and send the unit to the following address: Halcyon Manufacturing ATT: Tech Services 1110 S. Main St High Springs, FL 32643 Be sure to include return shipping information with your inflator. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. We will be very happy to work with you in any way that supports your satisfaction and safety. April 8, 2004 - Aqua Lung ABS Octopus Exhaust Grid Replacement - http://www.aqualung.com/technical_library/ABSRetrofitInstoreP oster.pdf Aqua Lung has determined that it is possible, under certain circumstances, for one or both of the exhaust valves on the ABS Octopus to become inverted. Inverted means that the edge of the exhaust valve can get lodged between two of the spokes of the seating surface. This could happen during the after-dive rinsing process if the valves are hit with a stream of high pressure water from a garden hose or it the valves hit the water just right during an entry. The result of having one or both valves inverted is the inability to completely seal out water. This could lead to an aspiration of water, which in turn could lead to panic, injury or death. The valves will not invert during the course of a dive. To protect the valve from inverting, Aqua Lung has redesigned the exhaust grid that covers the exhaust valves (see picture on website) Aqua Lung is requesting that all ABS Octopus regulators be brought into your local authorized Aqua Lung Dealer. The dealer will change out the exhaust grid at no charge. The replacement procedure is quick and in most cases can be done while you wait. The procedure is non-invasive and will not alter the performance or the adjustments of the regulator in any way. Aqua Lung apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause you. Your safety is our top priority. Aqua Lung America, 2340 Cousteau Court, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 597-5000 April 2004 - Sea & Sea DX-3100 Camera - We have been informed by our Research and Development department of the possibility of cracks appearing in the battery compartment door or/and in the USB compartment door of the DX-3100 Aquapix amphibious camera that may lead to water leakage. Although we have only received a limited number of these reports, even the remotest possibility of this condition appearing has prompted Sea&Sea to take affirmative and positive action and therefore we would like to request that you return your DX-3100 Aquapix to the Sea & Sea dealer where it was purchased, or to an official Sea&Sea distributor for testing and any necessary upgrading if within these corresponding serial numbers. Corresponding Serial Numbers: 030200001-030204016 Although all our products are pressure tested before leaving the factory, our Research Department determined that the reported cases resulted from micro cracks, caused by physical stress after a certain period of time, that formed in the battery compartment door. Sea&Sea would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and will make every effort to ship back your camera as soon as it could in cooperation with Sea&Sea official distributor in your region. Masateru Yamaguchi, President / Sea & Sea Products Ltd. http://www.seaandsea.com/ March 16, 2004 - Powerline Airway Ribbed Hose Replacement http://www.aqualung.com/technical_library/PowerlineRetrofit.pdf Aqua Lung has received reports that some of the ribbed hoses (Fig. 1) on the Powerline Airway have been tearing at the top near the dual exhaust valve. The problem has been traced to an error in the molding process from our supplier that occurred over a three-month period between 2001 and 2002. The best way to confirm whether or not you have one of the questionable hoses is to look at the serial number on the lower unit of the Powerline (fig. 2). If the serial number falls within the range of M48H to M52H (M48H, M49H...M52H), or M01I to M08I (M01I, M02I...M08I) and is the original hose, then it should get replaced. This affects both SeaQuest and Aqua Lung BCs utilizing the Powerline inflator. If the ribbed hose were to tear near the top, the BC would not be able to hold air and a loss of buoyancy would occur. This could result in the need for the diver to ditch their weight pockets or rely on their buddy for assistance. In extreme cases it could result in result in panic, injury or death. If you have a spiral hose that falls within the serial number range, please have the hose replaced by this authorized Aqua Lung retailer. January 2004 -- Sherwood or Genesis BCDs Recalled - If you purchased a Sherwood or Genesis BCD after July 1, you might have a defective inflator valve that could continuously inflate, a serious problem. The affected models have a black or gray inflator button and are on Sherwood Silhouette, Magnum, Avid Luna, and Freedom models, with serial numbers 90010001 to 90350167, and the Genesis Cayman, Cobra, Athena, and Phantom (same serial numbers). To find the serial number, check the "Important Notice" label, which may be inside or behind the BCD pocket. A spokesman said they discovered the defect during quality control checks at a Thailand manufacturing facility. About 90 percent of the affected units were still in warehouses, and so they were upgraded with a blue colored button before being shipped. If you believe you have a defective BCD, return it to your dealer or call 800-815-9740, ext. 233. July 14, 2003 - IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE TO: All Smart PRO and Smart COM Dive Computer Owners U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Office of Information and Public Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20207 Voluntary Recall UWATEC is conducting a voluntary recall of the Smart PRO and Smart COM dive computers. A software programming error can render audio and some visual alert signals inoperable, and under certain conditions, the screen freezes. You can determine if you have one of these units by looking for the "Smart" name on the front of the computers. For safety reasons, we ask that you stop using the dive computer immediately. Replacement Program UWATEC will replace your Smart PRO or Smart COM computer with a new one within ninety (90) days or sooner. In order to obtain a replacement, register on line by filling out the form on this website: http://www.uwatec.com/notice/com_eng.html. After we obtain your name, address, and telephone number, UWATEC will send you a return shipping box and UPS shipping label. All you will need to do is to place the Smart PRO or Smart COM dive computer in this box, seal the box, attach the UPS label, and drop it off at any UPS shipping location. Once we have received your computer, we will begin processing your replacement order. Via Internet: www.uwatec.com Via Phone in the US: 800-808-3948 Form on web for recall: http://www.uwatec.com/notice/com_eng.html Safety Poster (pdf format) http://www.msworldnet.com/george/temp/RETAILPOSTER.pdf letter from Joe Stella, President/General Manager, North America http://www.msworldnet.com/george/temp/CONSUMERLETTER1.pdf August 28, 2003 Neck Clamp Assembly Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. (KMDSI) was alerted by its Authorized Dealer in Southern Africa about the following incident: A Kirby Morgan SuperLite 17A/B (Serial #82929, purchased in April 1997) neck clamp assembly was found jammed in a container door. The neck clamp was hanging on the umbilical rack on the door and the person closing the container door did not notice that it was jammed. When the jammed neck clamp was discovered, it was removed and closely inspected. During the clamping process (onto the helmet) one of the welded pins on the neck clamp assembly broke off. On closer inspection it was noted that there was no way of identifying this potential break as both sides of the pin are welded. February 6, 2003 URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE PADI Dive Planners Recall We've recently discovered printer errors in certain Recreational Dive Planners (RDPs). The problems may appear in six (6) versions of the RDP, including both air and enriched air tables. Our printer is working diligently with us to correct his error. These tables may be included in Open Water and Enriched Air Crew Paks, book and table combinations, CD-ROM combinations and alacart tables shipped between 1 October 2002 and 31 January 2003. Please note that not all RDPs you may have received during this period contain printer errors. While analysis of the problems shows that the risk of injury from the errors is remote, for the sake of safety, we feel a broad approach to this issue should be taken. We ask that you immediately check your existing inventory and remove any RDPs you received from PADI with the product numbers and production codes listed below. The product number and production code is generally located on the bottom right hand corner on the back of the table. The product number and production code consist of a series of numbers and letters resembling: Product No. 60049 XXXPDJ2. There may also be a revision date (Rev 10/02) and/or version number (Version 1.0) listed. These numbers are inconsequential. In checking the production code for inaccurate tables, please ignore the first three digits and only check the last four.Product NumberDescription Production Code60049 RDP, Enriched Air 32% Table, ImperialXXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA361049 RDP, Enriched Air 32% Table, MetricXXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA360053RDP, Enriched Air 36% Table, ImperialXXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA361053RDP, Enriched Air 36% Table, MetricXXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA366054RDP, Table, Imperial EnglishXXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA366055RDP, Table, Metric English XXXPDJ2, XXXPDK2, XXXPDL2, XXXPDA3 If you have RDPs with the product numbers and production codes listed above in your inventory, please notify your PADI Sales Representative at once. And, as previously stated, please remove these RDPs from your inventory immediately. Upon notification from you, we will issue call tags for the return of the misprinted RDPs and send out replacements. We will be notifying divers certified after 01 October 2002 via the PADI web site, email and other means. They will be directed to bring their misprinted RDPs into PADI Dive Centers/Resorts for free exchange. We ask for your assistance by including this information in your newsletters and any other correspondence that you have with your customers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and your customers. If you have questions regarding this notice please contact your Sales Representative (2440) or an Educational Consultant (2540) at PADI (+1 800-729-7234 or +1 949-858-7234). Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Budd Riker, Vice President Sales and Field Services PADI Americas http://padi.com 30151 Tomas Street Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-2125 800-729-7234, or +1 949 858-7234 November 2002 CPSC, Oceanic USA Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Oceanic USA, of San Leandro, Calif., is voluntarily recalling all Oceanic CDX first stage regulators used for scuba diving. Extreme vibration, a high oscillation of the internal components, can occur for an unknown reason within these CDX regulators, which can cause an air leakage underwater. Divers could run out of air and drown. Oceanic has received reports of noise or vibration accompanied by air leakage. No injuries have been reported. Oceanic CDX first stage regulators subject to the recall have serial numbers ranging from 9200001 to 9205622, 0200001 to 0213294, 0D0001 to 0D3046, or 9D0001 to 9D3273. The serial number is stamped into the side of the Body. These CDX regulators were sold with various second stage regulators, including the Alpha 7, Delta 3, Gamma 2, and Zeta. This voluntary recall does not apply to the CDX5 or any other Oceanic regulator. CDX First Stage Regulator Authorized Oceanic dealers sold these regulator sets worldwide from May 1999 through October 2002 for between $330 to $640, depending on the second stage. Consumers should stop using the recalled CDX regulators immediately and take them to any Authorized Oceanic Dealer for a Retrofit that consists of replacement of one part and the addition of another. Click HERE to locate the Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you. Should you have any questions, please contact our toll-free CDX Helpline at (866) 723-2642 or (510) 562-1535 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Pacific Time, by sending an Email to service@oceanicusa.com, or by writing to Oceanic USA, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA. For more information or to locate the Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you, visit our web site at www.OceanicWorldWide.com and click on CDX FIRST STAGE SAFETY RECALL. Post until July 31, 2003 Luxfer announces one-year exchange program for scuba tanks made of 6351 aluminum alloy RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2002)-Luxfer Gas Cylinders announced a one-year exchange program for Luxfer scuba tanks made of 6351 aluminum alloy. Introduced at the 2002 Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) trade show in Las Vegas, Nev., in October, the new Luxfer program will run throughout the 2003 calendar year. A number of owners of older Luxfer scuba tanks made of 6351 aluminum alloy have asked Luxfer to initiate such a trade-in exchange program to facilitate the purchase of new scuba tanks made of Luxfer's proven, proprietary 6061 alloy. In response, Luxfer will implement the simple three-step program outlined below on January 1, 2003. The program will end on December 31, 2003. The customer calls the Luxfer Customer Service Department toll-free (1-800-764-0366) and reports the number of 6351-alloy tanks to be exchanged. The Luxfer customer service representative issues a returned goods (RG) authorization number and tells the caller how to ship tank(s) to Luxfer in order to receive a special $50 credit voucher for each tank. The vouchers may be used toward the purchase of new Luxfer scuba tanks. The customer sends 6351-alloy scuba tanks directly to Luxfer's plants in Graham, North Carolina, and Riverside, California (whichever is closest), along with the RG number and return mailing information. Luxfer mails a $50 voucher for each tank directly to the customer who returned the tanks. Each voucher may be cashed in toward the purchase of a new Luxfer scuba tank at any participating dive shop or retail store. If you aren't sure whether your tank is made of 6351 alloy, look at the original hydrostatic test date (the earliest date) stamped on the cylinder crown. If the stamped year is 1972 through 1987, the tank is made from 6351 alloy. Some 1988 tanks were also made of 6351 alloy. If you have a 1988 tank, please call Luxfer Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-764-0366 to determine whether your tank is made of 6351 alloy. http://www.luxfercylinders.com/news/releases/20021022.shtml Hazardous Tanks on the Market - The Department of Transportation has discovered that a substantial number of aluminum tanks have been stamped with dates in the side wall by Blue Water Divers Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The stamps have compromised the integrity of the walls, and the tank could explode upon filling. Some cylinders are being used in the U.S. Virgin Islands and have been sold to individuals and U.S. companies. They may have stickers covering the stamps. Remove the sticker and inspect for unauthorized markings or a marking of a month and a year such as 2 00. Some cylinders have multiple months and years stamped on the sides. Any suspect cylinder should be condemned and not tested hydrostatically or filled. If you want more information, contact Robert Bonn, Hazardous Materials Enforcement Specialist, U.S. Department of Transportation, College Park, GA Telephone: (404) 305- 6120. Fax: (404) 305-6125. July 18, 2002 For Immediate Release July 18, 2002 Release # 02-205 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1188 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772; Johnson Outdoors Inc. Hotline: (800) 382-2211 CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC(tm) Dive Computer Consoles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 SCUBAPRO/UWATEC(tm) dive computer consoles. The 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. CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported. Only U-Line(tm) submersible pressure gauges contained in UWATEC(tm) brand Smart PRO(tm), Pro ULTRA(tm), and Sport PLUS(tm) dive computer consoles are included in the recall. The consoles are mostly gray in color and the brand name "UWATEC(tm)" is written on the front of each console. The pressure gauges are made in the U.S. and the computers are made in Switzerland. All of the recalled consoles have a test code that appears on the back of the gauge as follows: Test Codes: Tested - IL Tested - LL Tested - DM Tested - JL Tested - AM Tested - EM Tested - KL Tested - BM Tested - LL Tested - CM Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges from January 2002 through May 2002 for between $500 and $700. Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.scubapro.com. Consumers should send the console to SCUBAPRO/UWATEC, Attention: Tech Services/U-Line PG 1166 Fesler Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, to receive a replacement pressure gauge. No other SCUBAPRO/UWATEC products are included in the recall. To see a picture of the recalled product(s) and/or to establish a link from your web site to this press release on CPSC's web site, link to the following address: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02205.html July 15, 2002 ABYSMAL DIVING CUSTOMERS: Abysmal Diving Inc. of Lake Havasu City, Arizona has been notified that some scuba cylinder valves manufactured and sold between January 2000 and July 9, 2002 may contain one or more materials that may not be compatible with 100% pure Oxygen (when introduced at 200psi and above) or Oxygen Enriched Air Nitrox mixtures greater than 21% oxygen content. If you currently introduce into your scuba cylinder 100% pure oxygen or oxygen enriched air gas mixtures with an oxygen content greater than 21% and you are using one of the valves listed below, you must immediately discontinue such practice due to a RISK OF SPONTANEOUS FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH: If you use your valves for AIR only then this Safety Notice does not apply to you. Valves Subject to Safety Notice Val-131 Thermo valve 3000 PSI: K 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-132 Thermo valve 2400 PSI K 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-133 Thermo valve 3300 PSI K 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-300 Thermo valve 2400 PSI, 300bar DIN 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-301 Thermo valve 3000 PSI, 300bar DIN 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-302 Thermo valve 3300 PSI, 300bar DIN 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-303 Thermo valve 3180 PSI, 300bar DIN 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-157 Thermo 200 bar twin Isolation manifold DIN/INT 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-357 Thermo 300 bar twin Isolation manifold DIN 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-351 Thermo 200 bar DIN/INT right hand modular valve 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-355 Thermo 200 bar H connector / Right hand Val-352 Thermo 200 bar DIN/INT left hand modular valve 3/4 - 14 NGS thread Val-356 Thermo 200 bar H connector/ Left hand Val-358 Thermo manifold cross bar with shutoff isolation Val-359 Thermo manifold cross bar without shutoff DANGER: DO NOT USE THE ABOVE LISTED VALVES WITH 100% PURE OXYGEN OR OXYGEN ENRICHED AIR NITROX MIXTURES. Abysmal Diving Inc. of Lake Havasu City, Arizona has been notified that the above scuba cylinder valves manufactured and sold between January 2000 and July 9, 2002 may contain one or more materials that may not be compatible with 100% pure Oxygen (when introduced at 250psi and above) or Oxygen Enriched Air Nitrox mixtures greater than 21% oxygen content. You must stop using the valve and manifold combinations listed above immediately if being used with 100% pure high pressure oxygen (200 psi or more) or oxygen enriched air mixtures greater than 21% oxygen content or if the valve or manifold is exposed to high pressure oxygen (200 psi or greater) during a partial pressure mixing process. You must immediately return the item (s) to Abysmal Diving Inc. where they will be serviced and returned to you at no charge. If you now use or intend to use your valve and scuba tank for AIR use, only, and if you have no intention of introducing 100% pure Oxygen (when introduced at 200psi and above) or Oxygen Enriched Air Nitrox mixtures greater than 21% oxygen content through it, then this Product Safety Notice does not apply to you. INSTRUCTIONS: If your valves are subject to this Product Safety Notice, please e-mail, call or write Abysmal Diving Inc. immediately at: 2099 Acoma Boulevard West, Suite C, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, 86403 USA Phone: (928) 854-9470 Fax: (928) 854-9473, and request an SMA # (Service Merchandise Authorization #). Then pack your valves in an appropriate container and return them to Abysmal Diving Inc. When your valves arrives they will undergo a complete teardown, inspection, cleaning and will be fitted with any required oxygen compatible materials and lubricants. Your serviced valves will then be shipped back to you free of charge. As of July 20th, 2002 Abysmal Diving Inc. has received no reports of any valve failing or exhibiting any oxygen compatibility problems. However this Product Safety Notice has been issued and a free retrofit offer made, in an attempt to ensure our customers have all the components originally intended in these valves for oxygen/nitrox service. Abysmal Diving Inc. strives to produce the finest and safest diving equipment, and protect its customers from the unreasonable risk of injury. Again, if you currently introduce 100% pure oxygen or oxygen enriched air gas mixtures with an oxygen content greater than 21% you must immediately discontinue use of the above listed valves until such time as they have been returned to Abysmal Diving Inc. for a complete inspection and any required retrofitting and preparation for oxygen service. DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THESE VALVES IN OXYGEN-RELATED SERVICE BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Any questions can be directed to Abysmal Diving Inc.
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