Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06194
Recall Date
2006-06-22
Manufacturer
Oceanic, of San Leandro, Calif.
Units Affected
About 6,100
Products Involved
Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computer
Hazard
When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness.
Remedy
Consumers should discard this recalled product. The remedy is no longer available.
Reported Injuries
Oceanic has received one report of the dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Authorized Oceanic dealers sold Versa Pro 2A digital dive computers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $430 and $640.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recall involves Oceanic-brand Versa Pro 2A dive computers with serial numbers 12000 through 18176, which can be accessed and viewed on the computer's display. The serial number and "r2A" are printed on the side of the unit. This recall does not include any other Oceanic brand dive computer, or Versa Pro 2A while operated in normal decompression dive computer mode.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28