SERVICE & REPAIR: Technical Bulletins

Wet N Rugged Sports Technical SCUBA Bulletins
This page provides important links and information on safety recalls or technical bulletins in the SCUBA Diving Industry.

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TECHNICAL BULLETINS

Review past safety recalls or technical bulletins:

• Cyber Dive News Network: SCUBA EQUIPMENT RECALLS

MOST RECENT SAFETY BULLETINS:

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July 16, 2008
PADI Safety Recall Notice: Imperial EANx32 RDP

PADI is recalling one version of the Imperial EANx32 Recreational Dive Planner used for calculating dive profiles. A printing error caused a series of numbers to be out of alignment, thus incorrect. The risk of injury from these errors is remote and no injuries have been reported.

All RDPs included in this recall bear the printing mark “Printed in the USA” located on the back of the table, upper right corner. The product number and production code are located on the lower right corner, also on the back of the table. The product number and production code affected by this recall are: 

Product No. 60049 Ver 1.2 (Rev 02/03) XXXPDK7

The product code digits indicated by “X” may vary. The last four digits “PDK7” indicate a recalled table, irrespective of what the first three digits are.

As a double check, on Table 3, check the 110 foot row under Pressure Group G. The table should indicate a Residual Nitrogen Time (upper number in white) of 13 and an Actual Bottom Time (lower number in green) of 12. If this box is blank, you have a misprinted table.

If you have RDPs bearing these product numbers and production codes please contact your PADI Dive Center/Resort for a free replacement.

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July 2, 2008
Limited Recall of Apeks TX, ATX and XTX 2nd Stages
  
This is limited to those 2nd stages/octopus that have not undergone an authorized annual service.

It has come to our attention that an incorrectly assembled 2nd stage has been purchased. If you have an Apeks regulator or octopus that has never had an authorized annual service, regardless of how recently purchased, please take the regulator/octopus to your Apeks dealer to be visually inspected.

All Apeks dealers and distributors have been made aware of this issue. Do not dive with the regulator until it has been visually inspected. Apeks apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. We are dedicated to making the world’s best diving products and ensuring diver safety at all costs.

For more details, contact your APEKS representative or visit us here : http://www.aqualung.com/us/content/view/285/

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June 20, 2008
Aqua Lung Announces Regulator Recall

RECALL INVOLVES CERTAIN TITAN/CONSHELF DIN HANDWHEEL RETAINERS

Aqua Lung was recently informed about the breakage, under pressure, of a TITAN/CONSHELF DIN HANDWHEEL RETAINER weakened during service by manual torque loads superior to the recommended values.

Aqua Lung asks all the owners of TITAN DIN regulators whose serial number is lower than 6062501 or TITAN/CONSHELF DIN adaptors that are marked 300 BAR MAX to return their regulator to their Aqua Lung authorized retailer for an upgrade.

The corrective action is replacement of the brass DIN HANDWHEEL RETAINER by another stainless steel DIN HANDWHEEL RETAINER marked 300 BAR MAXI.

This replacement is made under warranty.

All the TITAN DIN regulators whose serial number are above 6062501 and\or whose DIN handwheel retainer is marked 300 BAR MAXI are assembled with a stainless steel DIN handwheel retainer and are not affected by this recall.

For more details, contact your Aqua Lung representative or visit us here: http://www.aqualung.com/constant_contact/AL_news_titan_recall.html

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December 11, 2007
RECALL: Oceanic and Aeris Regulators

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages

Units: About 6,000

Manufacturer: ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif.

Hazard: An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: ROMI has received two reports of units malfunctioning during diving and six reports of units malfunctioning while being tested by dealers prior to delivery to consumers. No injuries reported.

Description and Models: The recall involves the following regulator first stages:

• Oceanic Regulator First Stages Model CDX5 Certain serial numbers from 30202856 through 51312641 -and- Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007
• Model FDX10 Certain serial numbers from 51408026 through 51411813 -and- Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007
• Models CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5 All serial numbers -and- Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007
• AERIS Regulator First Stages Model AT400 Certain serial numbers from 30200036 through 51311560 -and- Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007
• Balanced Diaphragm All serial numbers -and- Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007

The model and serial numbers are stamped on the side of the body or on the body's rubber covering.

Sold at: The items were either sold or repaired at authorized Oceanic and AERIS retailers nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007. The items sold for between $300 and $500.

Manufactured in: United States and Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer for a free replacement part.

Consumer Contact: For further information or to determine if your specific unit is affected, contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Oceanic customers can send an e-mail to service@oceanicusa.com or visit the firm's Web site at www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to info@diveaeris.com or visit the firm's Web site at www.diveaeris.com.

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