Posted by tleemay on March 12, 2001 at 19:55:49:
Copied from the national Techdivers list:
From the 3/12/2001 Undercurrent Online edition:
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Atomic Recall
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The possibility of a failing first stage spring has prompted
regulator manufacturer Atomic Aquatics to announce a voluntary
recall of all models. Atomic President Dean Garraffa, told
"Undercurrent" that although there had been no reported incidents
of in water failure or diver injury, three regulators undergoing
routine servicing were discovered to have cracked springs. The
company contacted the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
for advice in launching the recall, which covers about 3,500 T1,
B1 & Z1 regulators manufactured between May 11, 1999 and October
27, 1999 and 10-27-99, and carrying serial numbers A07751-A11276.
Owners may determine the serial number of their regulator by
removing the mouthpiece. The number is prominently displayed on
the top of the second stage body where the piece attaches.
Regulators falling within the recall range may be returned to the
nearest dealer for free replacement of the spring. Alternatively,
the owner may call Atomic at 1-888-270-8595 to arrange for
factory servicing. Jeff Allen, a senior technician at Atomic,
told "Undercurrent" that the company will cover shipping charges
in both directions. He additionally indicated that they are
currently running turn-around times of 1-3 days.