Product recallOPSS
Aqualung i100 Dive Computer recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for Aqualung i100 Dive Computer presenting a risk to health as the equipment can display the dive time incorrectly, which could result in decompression sickness.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Aqualung i100 Dive Computer
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 3665771036930
- 3665771063547
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- The range of serial numbers is large. The best way to identify the product is by the serial number prefix, which is “GE” and the firmware revision “2A”
What to do now
Aqualung i100 Dive Computer contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2301-0032). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Aqualung i100 Dive Computer presenting a risk to health as the equipment can display the dive time incorrectly, which could result in decompression sickness.
The risk
The equipment can randomly display the dive time incorrectly, there is a delay on it. A dive time of 12 minutes can display a dive time of 5 minutes. This could lead the diver to incorrectly measure their dive duration, which may result in decompression sickness.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please access the Aqualung website at: https://uk.aqualung.com/en/recall-information/recall-information.html .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2301-0032
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
The affected product is a wrist mounted, watch type dive computer with digital transducer in two colours, a yellow model and a blue one.
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Questions
Why has Aqualung i100 Dive Computer been recalled?
Aqualung i100 Dive Computer contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and batch code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
