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ATOMIC AQUATICS, INC.

1784 Georgetown Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Phone (714) 375-1433 Fax (714) 375-1435 www.atomicaquatics.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE-REGULATOR RECALL

Dear Sir, Madam:

Atomic Aquatics is voluntarily recalling certain first stage regulators for possibly a defective first stage spring, which could break without warning, causing restricted air flow or air shut-off to the second stage which could lead to drowning or personal injury. This recall is being conducted with the cooperation of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission who will be monitoring its effectiveness. We have determined through our warranty cards that you may have one of the regulators affected and are asking your cooperation in returning your regulator to us for repair. There will be no cost to you, and we will at the same time perform a full factory service good for the next 2 years or 300 dives.

Product affected: All Atomic Aquatics first stage models manufactured between 5-11-99 and 10-27-99. These regulators are identified by the serial number on the second stage. The second stage serial number is located on a label beneath the rubber mouthpiece and you must remove the mouthpiece or fold it back in order to read it. The serial numbers affected are between A07751 and A11276. Second stage only or octopus models are not affected.

Incidents/injuries: There have been no reported injuries and few incidents, however this does not lessen the importance of this recall. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of future injuries.

What to do: Do not use these regulators until the spring has been replaced. You may return the first and second stage regulator (less console or gauges) directly to Atomic Aquatics or an authorized Atomic Aquatics Dealer for repair. If you send the regulator directly to the factory, we will at the same time perform a complimentary full factory service good for the next 2 years or 300 dives. Call Atomic Aquatics toll free 1-888-270-8595 for shipping instructions or for additional information.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, however our customers safety is our primary concern. We will attempt to return your regulator as soon as possible to you by repairing it within 1-3 days of receipt.

July 17, 2000

In addition to the required inspection and testing described above and in keeping with U.S. scuba industry standards, Luxfer recommends that all Luxfer 6351-alloy scuba cylinders be visually inspected at least once each year by a properly trained inspector. For cylinders in heavy use (for example, those filled five or more times a week), Luxfer recommends visual inspection every four months. For more information, refer to Luxfer’s Scuba Cylinder Inspection Guide, which is available by calling Luxfer at 800-764-0366 or by visiting the Luxfer web site at http://www.luxfercylinders.com/.

Section II: Inspection and Testing of Luxfer Scuba Cylinders Manufactured from 6061 Aluminum Alloy

Luxfer began manufacturing scuba cylinders from a proprietary 6061 aluminum alloy in mid-1988 in the United States, in 1995 in England and in 1990 in Australia. The majority of Luxfer scuba cylinders currently in service are made from this proprietary 6061 alloy, which Luxfer is still using.

Cylinders made from Luxfer’s proprietary 6061 alloy are not susceptible to sustained-load cracks. Therefore, Luxfer does not deem it necessary to test these cylinders with eddy-current devices such as Visual Plus and Visual Eddy. In fact, field experience has shown that using such eddy-current devices with Luxfer 6061-alloy cylinders can result in misleading “false-positive” readings.

In keeping with U.S. scuba industry standards, Luxfer recommends annual visual inspection of Luxfer 6061-alloy cylinders by a properly trained inspector. For cylinders in heavy use (for example, those filled five or more times a week), Luxfer recommends visual inspection every four months. These recommended inspections are in addition to periodic requalifications (including retesting and inspections) required or recommended by various regulatory agencies around the world. The intervals between retests and inspections vary from country to country.

For more information, refer to Luxfer’s Scuba Cylinder Inspection Guide, which is available by calling Luxfer at 800-764-0366 or visiting the Luxfer web site at http://www.luxfercylinders.com/.

Section III: Luxfer Scuba Cylinder Replacement Policy

This replacement policy applies only to the original owner of a Luxfer scuba cylinder. If a properly inspected Luxfer scuba cylinder is found to have either sustained-load cracking (in the case of 6351-alloy cylinders) or a manufacturing defect (i.e., any imperfection that fails to meet product specifications at the time of manufacture), Luxfer will honor the following replacement policy:

• If the cylinder is 10 years old or less (based on the original hydrotest date), Luxfer will replace the cylinder at no charge with a new 6061-alloy cylinder. However, Luxfer will not replace cylinders that have been damaged, abused or mistreated.
• If the cylinder is more than 10 years old, the original owner may purchase an equivalent replacement cylinder for $50 (U.S.) for cylinders manufactured in the United States. For cylinders manufactured elsewhere, the purchase price of the replacement cylinder will be determined in the country of origin based on local currency rates.

For more information about this policy or Luxfer scuba cylinders, contact Luxfer Gas Cylinders, 3016 Kansas Avenue, Riverside, California 92507 U.S.A.; telephone toll-free 800-764-0366; fax 909-781-6598; on the web at www.luxfercylinders.com.

Ocean Management Systems

Product Safety Recall : Part number V 112    

Attn: Dive stores and end users. This cap as shown in the Basic Valves page is under recall. Please take this cap out of service immediately as it can non-passively fail if over torqued.

These caps will be replaced immediately at no charge by OMS upon receipt of the previous model V112 with a new "rounded cap"   

The new "rounded" cap is to be hand tightened, and has a 6mm Hex head for measured torqueing purposes (110 inch lbs).

Product Safety Warning

About 5 years ago OMS 100# lift dual and single bladder BC's were rejected by Ocean Management Systems Inc. because of serious manufacturing defects. These BC's were supposed to have been destroyed by the fabricator: Cindi Walters of Cal Pacific, dba Forte.

They evidently were not destroyed.

These defects include possible bladder rupturing without warning causing total loss of buoyancy control, defective stitching and setting of grommets.

These BC's were never authorized by OMS for sale or distribution and may pose a serious safety hazard.

They are easily identifiable as



• The Power inflator is equipped with a gray inflator button and a oral inflator mouthpiece located at a 45 degree angle (OMS has never sold a BC with this inflator)
  
• There is no warning label
  
• The webbing that holds the elastomeric bands may be frayed around the grommet area
  
• The fabric makes a "cracking noise" when compressed and is shiny

Know sellers of this defective BC are:

The Wet Shop
Owner Jeff David alias David Jefferies
6615 Royal,West Vancouver BC


Joe Doiron
3031 Washington Ave
Victoria BC

    and

Recovery Sales Outlet
Independence Missouri

Should you have further questions please feel free to contact Ocean Management Systems Inc.

POSEIDON DIVE HOSE INSPECTION AND TEST

Report to Poseidon any hoses that have failed this test, including the Letter Lot Code of each failed hose. The Lot Code is a Letter Designation imprinted on the side of the hose.

As a routine pre-dive inspection, visually check the position of the identification mark relative to the end of each fitting after the hose is pressurized. If there is any indication of displacement of the mark relative to the end fitting greater than 2 mm, discard the hose and replace with new issue.

NOTICE OF EXCHANGE CAMPAIGN FOR TUSA PLATINA REGULATOR, RS-110 AND RS-130

TABATA has found during its inspection process that the dimension of a certain metal part used for the first stage of TUSA PLATINA regulator, RS-110 and RS-130, did not meet TABATA’s design standard. After a thorough study of its production procedures, TABATA has determined that there is very little possibility that the products which have already been sold contain such an out-of-standard part. However, keeping with TABATA’s high customer satisfaction standards, we have decided to replace all the relevant regulators with brand new ones including the second stages free of charge, since TABATA can not deny the possibility at 100%. This is a voluntary solution by TABATA to ensure the absolute maximum enjoyment of your TUSA diving experience.

TABATA will contact directly all consumers who have returned a warranty card to TABATA.

TABATA sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience which this may cause and would highly appreciate your understanding and cooperation for quick collection of the products in question.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Richard Skelly, technical manager of Tabata USA Inc. at

1-800-521-8872 or click here.

RELEVANT PRODUCTS:

RS-110 and RS-130 with Champaign Gold Plating

Serial Numbers:
LR 00001~08000
LS1 00001~00140

RS-110 and RS-130 with Chrome Plating are NOT in question.

REMARKS:
1. The replacement will be Chrome Plating (not Champaign Gold Plating).

Among the most common questions Dive Rite gets is, "How do you assemble a set of doubles?" Here is what we recommend:
 
1. Disassemble the manifold into its three primary components (outboard K-valves and center isolator or cross bar). Lubricate all exposed threads and O-rings with the appropriate grease (O2-compatible for components that will, at any time, be exposed to gas mixtures with F02s of greater than 40 percent). Make certain the isolator lock nuts are tight against the center of the isolator or cross bar body.
 
2. Install one outboard K-valve into each cylinder.
 
3. Place the cylinders on the table or flat surface upon which you will be working, parallel to one another.
 
  4. Carefully orient the center isolator or cross bar so that its threads correctly match those of the outboard K-valves (this is important; serious manifold damage may result otherwise). The notched lock nut (indicating threads that turn opposite the normal direction) goes on the side of the manifold which will be on the diver's right.
 
5. Slowly turn the isolator or cross bar in the direction that will cause it to thread itself into both K-valves simultaneously. This is very important: If one side does not engage you must back the isolator or cross bar all the way out and begin again. Be patient. This may take more than one try.
 
6. When the isolator or cross bar threads engage properly, turning this center unit will draw the tops of the cylinders together. To keep the cylinders parallel to one another as this happens, stop periodically to gently tap the bottom of the cylinders together. You can tell when to do so because the isolator or cross bar will become difficult to turn when the cylinders are no longer in proper alignment. (This also helps explain why it is important you avoid using wrenches for this step and turn the isolator or cross bar only by hand; any resistance you feel will tell you something is wrong.)
 
7. Repeat step 6 as often as necessary until you reach a point where no more than 1/8-inch/3mm of threads shows on each side of the center section.
 
8. (Isolation manifolds only.) Make certain the isolator knob is positioned at the desired angle. (Again, if necessary, it is permissible to have as much as 1/8-inch/3mm worth of threads showing on each side of the isolator section; this may be necessary to ensure adequate clearance between tanks for the bolts.)
 
9. Turn the center unit lock nuts so that they rest snugly against the outboard K-valves. Lock them in place with the 22mm wrench. Do so gently; these components are brass and easily damaged by unnecessary force.