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Product recall · CPSCOctober 18, 2016Highest risk
TUSA Diving Computers Due to Drowning and Injury Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The dive computer can malfunction and display an incorrect reading to the diver, posing a drowning and injury hazard due to decompression sickness.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving computers and contact TUSA to receive a free replacement diving computer.
Who to contact: TUSA at 800-482-2282 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.tusa.com/recall.pdf for more information.
The product
This recall involves TUSA DC Solar Link IQ1204 diving computers. The black or white and blue wrist-watch style diving computers have a digital screen. TUSA is printed on the front of the diving computer. The model number and serial number is printed on the back of the diving computer below "TUSA DC Solar Link." Recalled diving computers have serial numbers 6TA0001 - 6TA2864.
Details
- Units affected
- About 175
- Recall date
- October 18, 2016
- Brand
- Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Sporting goods stores nationwide from March 2016 through June 2016 for about $750.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “TUSA Recalls Diving Computers Due to Drowning and Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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