Savanah Mae Guziak
Born: 2/17/10
Weight: 10 lbs, 6 1/2 oz., 23 inches long
Congratulations to Nicole & Matt Guziak and our new grandfather Mark Stitzer and grandmother Sandy Stitzer!
Announcement involves company’s NEMO air dive computer.
Mares Diving has announced a product safety recall involving the company’s NEMO Air scuba diving computer. Under certain circumstances, the O-ring can fail and cause a slow leak of breathing gas through the Quick Connector, which could require a diver to surface quickly and face possible risk of injury or running out of air.
Any air leak resulting from an O-ring failure would be slow, because these fittings are designed to the EN250 standard, which requires a very small (0.3mm) opening in the high-pressure hose fitting, but we nevertheless take this issue seriously and intend to correct all affected units.
The O-rings in some units may have been replaced in an earlier service campaign, but this recall requires replacing the entire metal quick connector female fitting at the end of the high pressure air hose that holds the O-ring (new Mares part no. 44200829). Replacement connector assemblies have a groove machined around the middle of the fitting, but recalled units do not.
ALL CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING ANY NEMO AIR DIVE COMPUTER, AND ALL RETAILERS SHOULD REMOVE THESE UNITS FROM DISTRIBUTION, UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED MARES DEALER / SERVICE CENTER.
Affected product codes are:
Finished goods
414158 – DIVE COMPUTER NEMO AIR
414159 – DIVE COMPUTER NEMO AIR W/COMPASS
Spare parts
44200771 – HP HOSE W/QUICK CONNECTOR NEMO AIR
44200770 – QUICK CONNECTOR ASSY. FEMALE NEMO AIR
Please contact an Authorized Mares Dealer/Service Center in your area to schedule the removal and substitution of your Nemo Air computer Quick Connector Assembly Female with the new Nemo Air computer Quick Connector Assembly Female. If you want MARES to perform the above service procedures, please contact our customer service department at 1-800-874-3236 for a return authorization number. You will need to provide the unit(s) serial number(s).
ALL NEMO AIR QUICK CONNECTOR FEMALE ASSEMBLIES MUST BE REMOVED AND SUBSTITUTED WITH THE NEW ONE PRIOR TO DIVING NEMO AIR. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.
For detailed information please go to www.mares.com
This voluntary recall is being conducted by Mares in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Moving through the water
Is most efficiently done with a pair of fins. Choosing a pair of fins for the power of your legs will make diving easy for you.
Adjustable strap fins are the most common for scuba diving in the USA because this type of fin permits use of dive booties. This fin is usually strong enough to propell you through the water with the additional equipment a scuba diver wears over a free diver or snorkeler.
While full foot fins are more commonly used for free diving, warm water scuba divers may also choose a full foot fin.
Comfort and Fit First
When it comes to a dive mask you will be looking for comfort and fit first. The more expensive masks have the finer silicone materials and mask features that will enhance your comfort and improve the fit.
A mask is a very personal fit and requires the assistance of your dealer and in water evaluation for your best fit.
To fit a mask pull or push any loose hair covering your face back so it will not interfere with your seal on your face.
Drop the head strap away from the seal on the mask and spread the far edges of the skirt with your thumbs. Place your face into the mask and release your thumb hold on the skirt.
Inhale lightly from your nose. This should make a very secure seal. Pull the strap over your head spreading the center of the strap over the crown of your head.
Check the fit in a mirror and ask your sales assistant for an opinion.
You might want to start gathering up your not needed dive equipment to sell at this years Flea Market May 1 and 2. More information coming soon
Don’t Use The Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulator: Turns out you might have less air in your tank than you think. A recall issued by Cressi says, “Partial obstruction of the high-pressure port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the BC needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard to divers.” About 200 regulators have been recalled, in the wake of Cressi-Sub USA receiving three reports of inaccurate pressure readings. “Cressi MC5″ and “Cressi Black” are printed on the faulty regulators. If you have one, return it to a Cressi-authorized dive shop for a free repair, or call 800-338-9243.
And Stop Using Your Dive Rite Wings BCD: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of 16,000 Dive Rite Wings because the overpressure valve springs could rust and fail, allowing the BCD to leak and posing a drowning hazard. The affected models include the Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings, and were sold in red, blue or black. Faulty springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue-tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number ranging from 42,000 through 72,000 and were sold from June 2006 to October 2008 are included in this recall. If you have one of them, return it to an authorized distributor or call Dive Rite at (800) 495-1046.
Holiday Social with Free Food & Drink and lots of Specials this Weekend December 12 & 13. It will run from 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Bring the family!
TUSA RS-670 1st Stage Recall
SUBJECT: RS-670 BLC Plug Replacement
Affected Units:
Approximately 200 units of R-600 1st stages with S/N’s between:
UR600022 – UR600029
UR600031 – UR600103
UR600637 – UR600676
UR600708 – UR600716
UR600737 – UR600776
TUSA was recently informed about the possible loosening of the BLC plug on the R-600 1st stage. There is a slight chance this may cause a high-pressure leak creating an unstable intermediate pressure. Immediate return of the units is requested.
This piece is one of the most important parts of your regulator. Without it your regulator will take in dirt or water which could cause the internal pieces to corrode and de-laminate which will make you unhappy at service time. Please put the dust cap in before rinsing your equipment with fresh water after diving. DO NOT SOAK your regulator, just rinse it!
Now may be time to get your equipment serviced. Remember that your regulator must be serviced yearly to keep your warranty current.
