Recalls / 2002-07-18

CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles

02205 · Recalled 2002-07-18 · CPSC page

SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with recalled pressure gauges

Description

Only U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges contained in UWATEC™ brand Smart PRO™, Pro ULTRA™, and Sport PLUS™ dive computer consoles are included in the recall. The consoles are mostly gray in color and the brand name "UWATEC™" is written on the front of each console. The pressure gauges are made in the U.S. and the computers are made in Switzerland. All of the recalled consoles have a test code that appears on the back of the gauge as follows: Test Codes: Tested - IL Tested - LL Tested - DM Tested - JL Tested - AM Tested - EM Tested - KL Tested - BM Tested - LL Tested - CM No other SCUBAPRO/UWATEC products are included in the recall.

Hazards

The U-Line™ submersible pressure gauge that is part of the dive consoles can malfunction and display inaccurate pressure readings. Divers using the consoles could fail to decompress properly during a dive, causing decompression sickness.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC. Consumers should send the console to SCUBAPRO/UWATEC, Attention: Tech Services/U-Line PG 1166 Fesler Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, to receive a replacement pressure gauge.

Products

Name	Model	Units
SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges		About 1,700

Parties

Manufacturer: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
Made in: United States, Switzerland
Sold at: Aquatic sports, sporting goods, dive shops nationwide sold these gauges, from January 2002 through May 2002, for, $700.

Consumer contact

Consumers may contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 02205. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.