Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 14, 2010 CPSC #10197

Quick answer

Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard is CPSC recall #10197, announced on April 14, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Mares Nemo Air Dive Computer, Nemo Air Dive Computer with Compass, Mares High-Pressure Hose with Quick Connector for Nemo Air, and Quick Connector Assembly for Nemo Air. These computers have a digital screen which allows scuba divers to measure the time and depth of a dive and process other information to help divers determine safe dive times and ascent rates. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computer and connectors, and return the products to their authorized mares dive shop for a free replacement o-ring connector assembly. the o-rings in some units may already have been replaced, but this recall requires replacing the metal quick connector fitting at the end of the high pressure air hose that holds the o-ring. replacement connector assemblies have a groove machined around the middle of the fitting, but recalled units do not. all consumers should take their nemo air dive computers to a mares dive shop to confirm whether this connector fitting has been replaced.. Affected brand: Mares USA.

Hazard

This recall involves the Mares Nemo Air Dive Computer, Nemo Air Dive Computer with Compass, Mares High-Pressure Hose with Quick Connector for Nemo Air, and Quick Connector Assembly for Nemo Air. These computers have a digital screen which allows scuba divers to measure the time and depth of a dive and process other information to help divers determine safe dive times and ascent rates.

Affected products

Mares Nemo Air Dive Computers

Recalled brands

Mares USA

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computer and connectors, and return the products to their authorized Mares dive shop for a free replacement O-ring connector assembly. The O-rings in some units may already have been replaced, but this recall requires replacing the metal quick connector fitting at the end of the high pressure air hose that holds the O-ring. Replacement connector assemblies have a groove machined around the middle of the fitting, but recalled units do not. All consumers should take their Nemo Air dive computers to a Mares dive shop to confirm whether this connector fitting has been replaced.

Recall date

April 14, 2010

Categories

Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10197?

CPSC recall #10197 covers Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 14, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Mares Nemo Air Dive Computer, Nemo Air Dive Computer with Compass, Mares High-Pressure Hose with Quick Connector for Nemo Air, and Quick Connector Assembly for Nemo Air. These computers have a digital screen which allows scuba divers to measure the time and depth of a dive and process other information to help divers determine safe dive times and ascent rates.

What is the remedy for recall #10197?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10197 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computer and connectors, and return the products to their authorized mares dive shop for a free replacement o-ring connector assembly. the o-rings in some units may already have been replaced, but this recall requires replacing the metal quick connector fitting at the end of the high pressure air hose that holds the o-ring. replacement connector assemblies have a groove machined around the middle of the fitting, but recalled units do not. all consumers should take their nemo air dive computers to a mares dive shop to confirm whether this connector fitting has been replaced.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Dive-Computers-Recalled-by-Mares-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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