Suunto D9 and D6 recall

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Suunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- mission, 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: Suunto D9 and D6 Model Wristop Dive Computers
Manufacturer: Suunto Oy, of Finland
Hazard: These dive computers could incorrectly track dive time, which
could cause incorrect calculation of decompression requirements. This
could lead to decompression sickness.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: The D9 and D6 diving
instruments are advanced, gas-switching, multi-mode, decompression
dive
wristop computers. The products included are: the D9 model with serial
numbers 62102582 and below; and the D6 model with serial numbers
62103693 and below. The serial number is located on the side of the
product. The model number is located on the back of the product.
Sold at: Diving specialty shops nationwide, as well as various Web
sites, from September 2004 through June 2006 for about $1,275 for the
D9
(without wireless transmitter) and $900 for the D6.
Manufactured In: Finland Remedy: Consumers should only use these dive
computers with backup instrumentation. Consumers should bring the
recalled units to the nearest authorized Suunto dealer for a software
update to correct the problem. A free battery replacement and pressure
testing will be provided as part of the free software update service.
All updated products will be marked with an indelible white dot on the
back of the unit, or with an engraved "U" near the serial number.
Consumer Contact: For additional information and a list of authorized
retailers, visit Suunto's Web site at www.suunto.com, call Suunto at
(800) 543-9124 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday,
and
between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Friday, or email the firm at
SuuntoD9-D6@nordictelecenter.fi

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