Testing indicates that earlier material and a new harder molded part eliminates any possibility of extrusion.

Oceanic urges all owners of Oceanic DVT type regulators that were purchased between Nov. 1, 2012 and Jun. 10, 2013 to go online to verify if their serial number was affected.

Go To → http://dvt.oceanicworldwide.com/

If your serial number is listed on the website or your Oceanic DVT type regulator was serviced between Nov. 1, 2012 and May 14, 2013, take your regulator to your Oceanic Service Center to perform a parts retrofit at no charge to you.

No other Oceanic regulators were affected.

WARNING: DISCONTINUE USE of the Regulator First Stage until it receives a Retrofit. Only Authorized Oceanic Dealers and their trained service technicians can perform this Retrofit. Non-authorized persons who attempt the Retrofit procedure risk voiding the product’s warranty and rendering the product dangerously unsafe for SCUBA use.

Thank You!
Oceanic Technical Support

CONSUMER NOTICE
STOP PRODUCT USE
QLR3 BC WEIGHT POCKETS

Oceanic has received isolated reports of select model BCs fitted with QLR3 type Weight Pockets that unexpectedly released. Affected are Excursion 2, Probe HLC, and Ocean Pro 1000D model BCs fitted with the original QLR3 Weight Pockets having black stiffeners. All BCs of this type currently being shipped by Oceanic are fitted with the new (gray) stiffeners. See illustrations above.

Analysis by Oceanic engineers has shown that functionality of a limited number of QLR3 weight pocket systems has been adversely affected by the materials used. Inconsistencies in the properties of material rendered it to be unpredictable for use to adequately secure the weight pockets in the BC. Engineers have tested and evaluated replacement material that demonstrates superior performance and locking ability.

Oceanic urges all owners of Oceanic BCs that have the original QLR3 Weight Pockets (with black stiffeners) to go online and complete the QLR3 Registration Form to obtain replacement pockets at no charge.

Go to >> http://qlr3.americanunderwaterproducts.com/

Upon submission and verification of the digital form, Oceanic will ship a pair of the new replacement Weight Pockets (with gray stiffeners) to the address furnished.

WARNING: Do not continue use of the original (black) QLR3 Weight Pockets, or use the Weight Pockets if the fixed (female) buckle that secures it in the BC is damaged. Do not attempt to repair any damaged components. If the fixed (female) buckle in the BC is damaged, take the BC with the Pockets to your Authorized Oceanic Dealer for inspection and service. Unauthorized personnel who attempt repairs of the BC risk voiding the warranty and rendering the product dangerously unsafe for normal SCUBA use.
 

Thank you!

QLR3 WEIGHT POCKET REPLACEMENT

• Remove the older (black) Weight Pocket by grasping the handle and pulling it out of the BC.
• Destroy the old (black) Weight Pocket by cutting off the handle (Fig. 1) and discard. Do not return to Oceanic.
• Inspect the fixed (female) buckle* on the BC that secures the Weight Pocket. See instructions below.

>> If no damage is found, slide the new (gray) Weight Pocket into the BC until the buckle clicks** securing it in place.
>> If damage is found, the buckle must be replaced. This procedure must be performed by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.

*The QLR3 system is configured with a fixed (female) buckle located on the BC that provides for positive engagement of the pocket when installed.
**Note that lack of a noticeable ‘click’ indicates that the locking posts on the fixed (female) buckle may have been damaged while being assembled during the manufacturing process.

FIXED (female) BUCKLE INSPECTION

Inspection can be performed by the BC owner or Dealer.
Replacement must be performed only by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.

NOTE: If the original QLR3 pockets released inadvertently, the Fixed (female) Buckle may or may not be damaged. Likewise, if the Fixed (female) Buckle is damaged, the QLR3 pockets may continue to function without incident. This inspection helps ensure that all components of the release system are in an adequate condition to perform their functions properly.

The result of the inspection is to determine the condition of the Locking Posts (Fig. 2) that pass through the nylon material of the pouch and secure the plastic Cover which is positioned on one side of the fabric to the female Buckle which is positioned on the other side. The alignment posts, which also pass through the fabric, are used to prevent lateral movement of the female Buckle while the Weight Pocket is being inserted or released.

Pull the nylon pouch material away from the female Buckle and inspect the outer Locking Posts that attach the plastic Cover to the female Buckle.

>> If the mushroom caps* of the outer Locking Posts are intact and not damaged (Fig. 3), the inner Locking Posts will also be intact. No further action is required, the new pockets can be installed and release tested.

>> If any of the mushroom caps* of the Locking Posts are missing, distorted, or physically damaged in any way (Fig. 4), the female Buckle and Cover are to be replaced by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer.

*The mushroom caps of the Locking Posts snap into the corresponding holes in the female

FIRMWARE UPDATE RELEASE DETAILS
For VT4.0 Watch Dive Computers
from previous version 1A01 to 1B02

EXPLANATION
In response to input received from users of the VT 4.0, Oceanic has modified the following items to improve the VT 4.0’s operation:

• Edited information that is to appear on the screen during Buddy Pressure Check when the buddy is out of range during the time that the check is made, subsequent to having made the check previously.
  
  "The graphic message BUDDY 1 (or 2) NOT AVAILABLE is now displayed instead of the graphics BUDDY 1 (or 2) PRESSURE with the previous value received."


• Reduced the time required to acquire a Buddy link signal, which was as long as 16 seconds (10 seconds minimum), to less than 10 seconds (1 second minimum).


• Eliminated flashing of ATR digits which occurred upon return of the Main Dive screen after a Buddy Pressure Check.


• Eliminated repeat of the Deco alarm which occurred upon return of the Deco Main screen after a Buddy Pressure Check.


• Eliminated intermittent display of dashes in place of pressure during Buddy Pressure Check.


• Eliminated a number 1 digit which carried over from ATR on the Dive Main screen to Compass Mode.

UPDATE PROCESS
Units affected are the VT4.0 model containing previous firmware revision 1A01.

In the event that you have experienced any of the above, or you want to be sure they don’t occur, you can update your VT4.0’s firmware (operating software program) to newly released revision 1B02 using the Check for new Firmware Update feature of the latest OceanLog PC interface program.  There is no need to return the unit to Oceanic.

Should you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or Oceanic Customer Service by calling 800-435-3483 (8AM -5PM, PST Monday - Friday) or via email.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

FIRMWARE UPDATE RELEASE DETAILS
For GEO 2 Watch Dive Computers
from any previous version to 1C

EXPLANATION
In response to input received from owners and users of the GEO 2, Oceanic has corrected or modified the following items to improve the GEO 2’s operation:

• Corrected display of Max Depth on the Surface Alternate (Last Dive) screen which showed a phantom depth instead of the actual Max Depth of the previous (last) dive.


• Removed the graphic WET that was displayed during times that activation contacts were bridged.

UPDATE PROCESS
Units affected are the GEO 2 model containing any previous version firmware.

Check for new Firmware Update feature of the latest OceanLog PC interface program.  There is no need to return the unit to Oceanic.

Should you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or Oceanic Customer Service by calling 800-435-3483 (8AM -5PM, PST Monday - Friday) or via email.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

FIRMWARE UPDATE RELEASE DETAILS
For VEO 3.0 Watch Dive Computers
from any previous version to 1C

EXPLANATION
In response to input received from owners and users of the VEO 3.0, Oceanic has corrected or modified the following items to improve the VEO 3.0’s operation:

• Corrected display of Max Depth on the Surface Alternate (Last Dive) screen which showed a phantom depth instead of the actual Max Depth of the previous (last) dive.

UPDATE PROCESS
Units affected are the VEO 3.0 model containing any previous version firmware.

Check for new Firmware Update feature of the latest OceanLog PC interface program.  There is no need to return the unit to Oceanic.

Should you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or Oceanic Customer Service by calling 800-435-3483 (8AM -5PM, PST Monday - Friday) or via email.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

FIRMWARE UPDATE RELEASE DETAILS
For VEO 2.0 Watch Dive Computers
from any previous version to 1D

EXPLANATION
In response to input received from owners and users of the VEO 2.0, Oceanic has corrected or modified the following items to improve the VEO 2.0’s operation:

• Corrected display of Max Depth on the Surface Alternate (Last Dive) screen which showed a phantom depth instead of the actual Max Depth of the previous (last) dive.

UPDATE PROCESS
Units affected are the VEO 2.0 model containing any previous version firmware.

Check for new Firmware Update feature of the latest OceanLog PC interface program.  There is no need to return the unit to Oceanic.

Should you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or Oceanic Customer Service by calling 800-435-3483 (8AM -5PM, PST Monday - Friday) or via email.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

FIRMWARE UPDATE RELEASE DETAILS
For VEO 1.0 Watch Dive Computers
from any previous version to 1D

EXPLANATION
In response to input received from owners and users of the VEO 1.0, Oceanic has corrected or modified the following items to improve the VEO 1.0’s operation:

• Corrected display of Max Depth on the Surface Alternate (Last Dive) screen which showed a phantom depth instead of the actual Max Depth of the previous (last) dive.


• Removed display of Date from the Log Preview screen. The VEO 1.0 model does not feature Date.

UPDATE PROCESS
Units affected are the VEO 1.0 model containing any previous version firmware.

Should you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or Oceanic Customer Service by calling 800-435-3483 (8AM -5PM, PST Monday - Friday) or via email.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

FIRMWARE UPDATE RELEASE DETAILS
For OC1 Watch Dive Computers
from any previous version to 1E.04

EXPLANATION
In response to input received from owners and users of the OC1, Oceanic has corrected or modified the following item to improve the OC1's operation:

• Improved the contrast of the LCD which displayed the segmented digits and icons slightly dimmer than the dot matrix portion.

UPDATE PROCESS
Units affected are the OC1 containing previous firmware revisions.

heck for new Firmware Update feature of the latest OceanLog PC interface program.  There is no need to return the unit to Oceanic.

Should you have any questions, please contact your Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or Oceanic Customer Service by calling 800-435-3483 (8AM -5PM, PST Monday - Friday) or via email.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

Name of Product : Oceanic SCUBA Regulator First Stage
Units: About 6,000
Manufacturer: ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro , Calif.

Hazard: An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.

Incidents/Injuries: ROMI has received two reports of units malfunctioning during diving and six reports of units malfunctioning while being tested by dealers prior to delivery to consumers. No injuries reported.

Description and Models: The recall involves the following regulator first stages:

Oceanic Regulator: Model CDX5
Certain Serial Numbers from 30202856 through 51312641
AND 
Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007

Oceanic Regulator: Model FDX10
Certain Serial Numbers from 51408026 through 51411813 
AND 
Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007

Oceanic Regulator: Models CDX, DXi, DX3, DX4, and TDX5
ALL Serial Numbers
AND
Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007 

The model and serial numbers are stamped on the side of the body or on the body's rubber covering.

Sold at: The items were either sold or repaired at authorized Oceanic retailers nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007. The items sold for between $300 and $500.

Manufactured in: United States and Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages and take them to any authorized Oceanic dealer for a free replacement part.

Consumer Contact: For further information or to determine if your specific unit is affected, contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Oceanic customers can send an e-mail to service@oceanicusa.com or visit the firm's Web site at www.oceanicworldwide.com

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270  or visit CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html . Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov .

Determine whether your fist stage is affected.

Locate an Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

Should you have any questions, please contact our toll free Recall Helpline at (888) 636-9390 or locally at (510) 562-0500 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday Pacific Time.

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, D.C. 20207

Check Your Serial Number

For Immediate Release: November 2007 

Firm's Recall Hotline:    (888) 636-9390
CPSC Recall Hotline:     (800) 638-2772
Release #08-Clearance 11/29 
CPSC Media Contact:    (301) 504-7908

Affected are Oceanic ATOM 2.0 Wrist Watch Dive Computers having serial numbers 1 through 2079 that were sold between August 2006 and February 2007, and are being used for diving activities that include use of multiple gas mixes not associated with multiple transmitters.

Testing and evaluation has shown that this can occur if the control button used to switch Gases during a dive is depressed too long (4 seconds instead of the 2 seconds required to perform the operation) or it is pressed multiple times for 2 seconds when a Gas Switch operation is performed when there are multiple Gases (FO2 mixes) but not multiple Transmitters. Engineering programmers have modified the software of the ATOM 2.0 to prevent the Switch-to screen from locking on the display.

Oceanic asks that all owners of affected Oceanic ATOM 2.0 Wrist Watch Dive Computers return them to the Authorized Oceanic Dealer from which they were purchased for a software upgrade at no charge.

WARNING: DO NOT CONTINUE USE of the dive computers for multiple gas switching activities until the software is upgraded. Only Authorized Oceanic Dealers and their trained service technicians must perform this upgrade. Non-authorized personnel who attempt the upgrade procedure risk voiding the product's warranty and rendering the product dangerously unsafe for SCUBA use. 

Depress the M (upper/left button) for 2 seconds to access the NORM Surface Main screen, the simultaneously depress the A (lower/left) and S (upper/right) buttons 4 times (2 seconds each time).

If revision r3C is displayed, the unit's software program has been updated.

Locate an Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

Should you have any questions, please contact our toll free Recall Helpline at (888) 854-4960 or locally at (510) 562-0500 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday Pacific Time.

Oceanic has received a report of two Versa Pro revision 2A units that experienced the offset time displayed while operating in User Selected Digital Gauge Mode. No injuries have been reported.

Oceanic Versa Pro 2A Dive Computers subject to the recall are only the revision 2A units which have serial numbers 12000 through 18176 which is located on the side of the module and can be viewed if after the front button is depressed to activate the unit, it is held depressed until the Diagnostic Mode screen completes its countdown and the Serial Number screen appears displaying the module’s SN and software firmware revision (r2A). The unit will shut Off when released.

Authorized Oceanic dealers sold Versa Pro 2A modules, that were manufactured between March 21, 2003, and February 7, 2005, in wrist and console mount configuration during March 2003 through April 2006 for between $429 to $639, depending on the configuration with other instruments.

Consumers should immediately discontinue further use of Versa Pro 2A Dive Computers for User Selected Digital Gauge Mode operation (as a Depth Gauge/Timer) and take it to any Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or return it directly to the factory for an Upgrade to Versa Pro revision 2B.

Locate an Authorized Oceanic Dealer closest to you.

Instructions for returns direct to the factory.

Should you have any questions, please contact our toll free Recall Helpline at (888) 854-4960 or locally at (510) 562-0500 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday Pacific Time.

Post until December 1, 2006 
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.