UWATEC AG · Recalled
CPSC, UWATEC AG Announce Recall of 1995 Aladin Air X NitrOx Dive Computers
Software in the dive computers may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions.
- Units
- About 390
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $950–$1,200
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers manufactured in 1995. The manufacture date is located on the back of the dive computer, in the lower right hand corner. The date code reads the number of the month followed by a decimal point and the year, for example, "01.95." The dive computers are blue and black with the words "Aladin" and "NitrOx" printed across the front. Aladin Air X NitrOx dive computers with date codes other than "95" are not included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Scuba diving stores sold the dive computers nationwide, from July 1995 through March 1996, for between $950 and $1,200.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- Switzerland
- Recalled by
- UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland
Incident log
UWATEC AG has received five reports of decompression sickness allegedly associated with the use of the 1995 dive computers.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these dive computers immediately and contact UWATEC for a free replacement. Consumers will receive the current model, Aladin Air Z NitrOx.
For more information, consumers can contact UWATEC toll-free at (800) 382-2211 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.uwatec.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 05 2003; last revised MAY 19 2025.
