Suunto announces call for return of Suunto wireless cylinder pressure gauges and Suunto Tank POD sensors

Suunto has identified a potential safety risk with Suunto wireless cylinder pressure gauges and Suunto Tank POD sensors, which wirelessly transmit current cylinder pressure information to compatible Suunto dive computers.

It has been reported to us that there have been two separate instances where the outer casing of the Suunto wireless cylinder pressure gauge has been damaged during a standard surface pressure check. Although only two cases have been reported, there is a potential risk of injury to the user as a result of the device rupturing.

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Diver safety is Suunto’s top priority. For this reason Suunto has decided to urge customers to return their Suunto wireless cylinder pressure gauges and Suunto Tank POD sensors.

All customers who have a Suunto wireless cylinder pressure gauge or Suunto Tank POD sensor, please bring them to your nearest authorized Suunto dealer or Suunto Service Center for inspection and upgrade. The process is free of charge for customers. Do not use the products covered by this call without upgrading them.

Suunto sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this situation. As a complementary service Suunto will replace the batteries free of charge and provide a one year warranty from the date of inspection for all upgraded products.

Identification of all products concerned by this call:

Suunto wireless cylinder pressure gauge

• No. SS019098000 and SS005397000 SUUNTO FREE Cylinder Pressure Meter
• The casing of the SUUNTO wireless cylinder pressure gauge is conical in shape and made of black plastic – with the word SUUNTO, FINLAND written on the top.
• The older model has a black plastic base. The new model has a transparent plastic base with LED.
• Size: diameter about 4 cm, length about 8 cm
• Compatible products: Suunto D4i, D4i Novo, D6i, D6i Novo, D9, D9tx, DX, Vytec, Vytec DS, Vyper Novo, HelO2, Vyper Air.

Suunto Tank POD sensor

• Sensor No. SS020306000 SUUNTO TANK POD
• Suunto Tank POD housing with grey printed SUUNTO TANK POD, MADE IN FINLAND is made of black plastic and has a conical shape and a transparent base
• Size: diameter about 4 cm, length about 8 cm
• Compatible products: Suunto EON Steel dive computer

What if you have a Suunto Wireless Tank Pressure Gauge or Suunto Tank POD?

1. do not use the affected products without upgrading.
2. bring your product(s) to the nearest Suunto Authorised Dealer or Service Centre for inspection and upgrading. A list of authorized dealers and service centres can be found at: Shop Finder. You can also use the online Service Request facility for free
3. upon receipt of your upgraded product(s), register it on MySuunto website to receive a one year warranty extension from the date of inspection.

Further information on the call for refund can be found at website.

Source: Underwater Technology