ntrprnr 0 #1 July 11, 2013 I know some of us dive down below, as well... ----------NEWS from CPSC----------- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Communications 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.cpsc.gov ******************************************************** Recall Date: July 11, 2013 Recall Number: 13-236 Hollis Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Drowning Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C.-Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: Hollis DG03 Dive Computers Hazard: The dive computer, when used with an optional integrated transmitter, can malfunction and display an incorrect tank pressure reading to the diver. A diver could unknowingly deplete their air supply based on the reading, resulting in drowning. Remedy: Repair Consumer Contact: Hollis toll-free at (888) 383-3483 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@hollisgear.com or online at www.hollisgear.com and click Safety Notices for more information. Photos available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Hollis-Recalls-Digital-Dive-Computers/_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 July 11, 2013 Thanks for that. I use a Suunto Gekko but it's still good to see something like this. I keep telling people they need a redundant pressure gauge source with those transmitters. Oh well, what do I know? Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 July 12, 2013 Weel, *now* you tell... [glug glug glug...]"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #4 July 12, 2013 ryoder Weel, *now* you tell... [glug glug glug...] I'll miss you.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #5 July 12, 2013 People are really giving up their direct connect pressure gage for these things? I still don't own a computer. It's just too easy to figure out residual nitrogen the old fashioned way. If I was going to go techy, I might want one of the HUD masks...but not at the expense of my existing console. Simple is best for me.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #6 July 12, 2013 QuotePeople are really giving up their direct connect pressure gage for these things? I've been diving and teaching with wireless for over 10 years. I spend a lot of time in the pool, and go on scuba trips once a year or so. It was only an issue once in Costa Rica, when the battery on BOTH the sender and computer died. I knew my surface air consumption, and could easily count breaths and monitor depth, but that isn't something I would expect novice divers to do. I think if you stick to some of the better brands (I'm on uwatec/scubapro) and get yearly equipment service, there isn't much to worry about. [email]Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorrinRadd 0 #7 July 12, 2013 Quote I know some of us dive down below, as well... Oh jeez... I have a dirty mind... Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #8 July 13, 2013 I'm in scuba gear heaven right now. I'm with 1 mile of a Divers Direct store. God help my credit cards this month. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #9 July 29, 2013 I came back to check this thread because I couldn't remember the manufacturer was Hollis. I was on a dive this morning with a few people. A member of the group just got into the water with 3000, we descended to the stern to about 106'. Her Suunto (don't remember which model, it wasn't a Gekko like I have) all of a sudden read she just had 110 in her tank. She borderline FREAKED. In about 20 seconds it zeroed out and then went to about 2900. And it was just serviced, new batteries, etc. right before they started their trip. Weird!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #10 August 23, 2013 Here's another important recall related to scuba diving: http://www.suunto.com/recall/ Please check your gear if you have one of the Suunto models listed. Checked my Gekko anyway... all clear.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
