Delta P Technology, manufacturer of the VR3 Dive Computer, has announced that there is a small problem with computers manufactured between December 1, 2004 and February 9, 2005 (sold by Scuba.com between December 1, 2004 and April 7, 2005) the Dive Planning software when used in Imperial measurements. This does not affect the actual dive functions of the VR3.

There is an easy way to check which computers have this software in them, if you turn the VR3 on and go into the OPTIONS menu, go into SETUP and in the bottom right hand corner there are four digits. If these digits read either 4714 or 4B1A in a classic screen VR3 or CF4D or CE67 in the color screen VR3.

If your VR3 Computer has these numbers, do not dive with this computer and contact your nearest Delta P dealer immediately to receive your software upgrade at no charge.

To find a dealer nearest you, you can visit the VR3 website at: http://www.vr3.co.uk/vr3/main.php?content=dealers or e-mail support@vr3.co.uk

Kirby Morgan Systems Issues Urgent Safety Notice

Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Inc. (KMDSI) has learned that a single batch of non-return (oneway) valves manufactured by Circle Seal Controls, Inc. may be defective.

These valves are used on all Kirby Morgan masks and helmets manufactured for surface-supplied diving. The valves in question are date stamped on the valve body and fall within the date range 12/04 to 02/05.

Recall of Circle Seal Controls, Inc., One-Way Valve

Safety Notice # 1 of 2005 Defective One-Way Valve Recall, July 12, 2005

Subject:Circle Seal Controls, Inc. One-Way Valve Part P214-180.
Defective Valve Dates 12/04 thru 2/05

Products Affected: Kirby Morgan helmets, BandMasks and replacement parts.
KMDSI P/N 555-195 One Way Valve and P/N 505-060 One Way Valve Assembly.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2005
Release #05-210 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 842-3070
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CSK Media Contact: (602) 631-7082


CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters
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: Aqua Water Scooters

As Summer Begins, CPSC Warns about Drowning Dangers
Agency Highlights Pool and Spa Drain Entrapment “Hidden Hazard”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Memorial Day coming and many people getting ready for summer fun at the pool, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding parents and caregivers of several key steps that will help protect children from drowning hazards in pools and spas.

Scubapro Mark 20. In our last email we reported that the first stage of a Scubapro Mark 20 regulator used by a diver with the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration developed a serious open crack. Scubapro told NOAA that the problem was due to overtorqueing the yoke nut and we reported that NOAA accepted that explanation. We were wrong and NOAA disagrees with Scubapro. NOAA contacted us and Dave Dinsmore, director of the NOAA diving program, said, "Both Scubapro and NOAA hired independent experts to evaluate the cracks and assess the likely cause. NOAA's expert determined that no deformation, thread damage or gouging was noticed at the yoke thread (male) and yoke adapter (female) indicating that the yoke had not been overtorqued." NOAA discovered cracks in three out of 298 regulators. NOAA ordered the MK20 out of the water and Scubapro has since replaced all of NOAA's MK20 regulators with MK25 models. If you own a MK 20, carefully examine the second stage for cracks and if you find one, contact your Scubapro dealer.

UWATEC AG, of Switzerland, is recalling about 390 Aladin Air X Nitrox dive computers manufactured in 1995. The software “may inaccurately calculate desaturation times, resulting in possible decompression sickness under aggressive dive conditions.”

UWATEC has received five reports of DCS “allegedly associated with use of the 1995 dive computers.” UWATEC has stated, “For safety reasons, we ask that you stop using the 1995 dive computer immediately.”

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WASHINGTON DC (6 Apr 2005) -- A new kind of Internet scam entices victims with a promise of low-cost airline tickets, in a fraud aimed simply at stealing credit card numbers, an online security firm warned.

A new kind of Internet scam entices victims with a promise of low-cost airline tickets, in a fraud aimed simply at stealing credit card numbers, an online security firm warned.

Panda Software said the scheme may be effective because it does not use e-mail but paid listings when a Web user conducts a search with an Internet search engine such as Google.

RECALL: Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators

February 23, 2005

Cressi-sub, in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, is advising Consumers to stop using Cressi-sub Buoyancy Compensators with model numbers J107, J113, J115, J119 (the numbers appear on the top right hand corner of the unit on the shoulder), immediately unless otherwise instructed. Slow leakage from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing may result in slow deflation. This could result in unexpected buoyancy problems posing a potential risk to the safety of the diver. Although no incidents have been reported the company is nonetheless issuing a product recall for the above model numbers.

In order to dive the Red Sea, live-aboard divers will now be required to:

* Show evidence of at least 50 logged dives;
* Possess one SMB (surface marker buoy) per diver and, within buddy pairs, possess at least one dive light, no matter what time of day the dive occurs;
* Possess medical certification of fitness to dive, issued less than one year before the start of the trip;
* Possess diving accident insurance.

Red Sea day boat divers will now be required to:

* Present diving logbook and agency certification;
* Possess medical certification and accident insurance.

If you have recently purchased a Mares M1 dive computer, please read the following safety notice regarding the recall of certain computers.

HTM Sport S.p.A., Manufacturer of Dacor and Mares Dive Computers, has discovered that during production, a small number of Mares M1 (and Dacor Darwin) dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in erroneous calculations displayed regarding "No Dec Time", Deco Time", "Air Time", "Desat Time" and "No Fly" times.

The specific products that may have this defect are in the following groups: Mares M1 Dive Computers.

[THE MARES M1 RGBM MODEL IS NOT INVOLVED.]

MARES M1: Serial Numbers between 22783 and 22902 Serial Numbers between 23019 and 23045

IF YOU ARE THE OWNER OF ONE OF THE DIVE COMPUTERS WITH A SERIAL NUMBER LISTED ABOVE,

DO NOT USE IT!

DIVING WITH AN IMPROPERLY CALIBRATED DIVE COMPUTER WILL PROVIDE INACCURATE NO DECOMPRESSION TIME, DECOMPRESSION TIME, AND NO FLY TIME, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS, FROM OMITTED OR UNCORRECT DECOMPRESSION!

Take your dive computer IMMEDIATELY to your Authorized Mares Dealer for repair. You should expect to receive it back within 60 days.

We regret any inconvenience caused by this recall and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

HTM Sport S.p.A.

RECALL: Dacor Darwin Air & Darwin Console Dive Computers

If you have recently purchased a Dacor Darwin Air or Darwin Console Dive Computer, please read the following safety notice regarding the recall of certain computers.

HTM Sport S.p.A., Manufacturer of Dacor Dive Computers, has discovered that during production, a small number of Dacor Darwin Dive Computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in erroneous calculations displayed regarding "No Deco Time", "Deco Time", "Air Time", "Desat Time" and "No Fly" times.