Ideations DiveAlert of Seattle, WA is recalling about 2,500 U.S.-made DiveAlert and DiveAlert Plus signaling devices that can can malfunction when used and restrict the divers air flow, posing a drowning hazard.
No such incidents have been reported. The devices were sold at dive shops nationwide from July 2009 through May 2013 for between $70 and $90.
The recall involves DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS scuba dive signaling devices with model numbers DA2, DP2 or DV2. The signaling device is attached to the divers buoyancy compensator device (BCD) power inflator/alternate regulator system by a chrome-plated brass coupling and is used to activate a loud surface horn or an underwater percussion noise to alert others in the event of a dive emergency. The devices are also used in non-emergencies to get the attention of the pickup boat or other divers. The DA2 is black with an orange button, the DP2 is black with a gray knob and red button and has DiveAlert PLUS printed on it, and the DV2 is black and red. They can be used with Aqualung AirSource, Oceanic Air XS, Aeris Air Link and Mares Air Control regulator/inflators. Only these signaling devices without any stamped writing on the couplings collar are included in this recall.
