CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in incorrect calculations. Diving with an improperly calibrated dive computer can provide inaccurate "No Decompression (no stop) Time," "Decompression Time," "Desaturation Time" and "No Fly Time." This could result in divers suffering serious injuries, including decompression sickness.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 22, 2005

CPSC, Head USA Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBA Diving Computers

The recall includes the Dacor Darwin Air dive computer with serial numbers 3265 through 3415, and the Dacor Darwin Console dive computer with serial numbers 8503 through 8592. The serial number will appear on the dive computer screen after removing and reinserting the batteries. The Darwin Air is a completely integrated dive computer and pressure gauge with "Dacor Darwin Air" written on the front. It is encased in gray on black heavy-duty plastic. The Darwin Console is a dive computer with a compact submersible pressure gauge bearing the word "Dacor" on the front. It is encased in black heavy-duty plastic.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled diving computers and return the computers to an authorized Dacor dealer for a free repair.

Contact Information

Call Head USA at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.divedacor.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Dive shops nationwide, from March 2004 through December 2004, for about $700 for the Darwin Air and $400 for the Darwin Console.
Injuries
Head USA received one report of a computer malfunction. No injuries were reported.
Manufacturer
HTM Sports S.p.A., of Italy
Recall Number
05118

Product Information

Product Name
SCUBA Diving Computers
Product Type
Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Number of Units
181
Manufacturer Name
HTM Sports S.p.A., of Italy
Distributed By
Head USA Inc., of Norwalk, Conn.
Manufactured In
Italy

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Full Contact Information

Call Head USA at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.divedacor.com