Diving computers recalled over drowning hazard

Recall date

October 18, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

TUSA Recalls Diving Computers Due to Drowning and Injury Hazards

Recall number

17016

Sold / distributed

Sporting goods stores nationwide from March 2016 through June 2016 for about $750.

Why it was recalled

The dive computer can malfunction and display an incorrect reading to the diver, posing a drowning and injury hazard due to decompression sickness.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving computers and contact TUSA to receive a free replacement diving computer.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.