CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers
Recalled July 17, 2003 · CPSC recall 03163 · UWATEC
Hazard
The computer's alert signal system may not work properly and the computer screen may freeze. This may cause inaccurate information to be displayed, such as water depth, tank pressure, and ascent rate, posing a risk to the safety of a diver.
Remedy
Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit.
Units
6,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two reports of the dive computers not working properly, though no injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled units are the UWATEC Smart PRO and the Smart COM dive computers. The Smart PRO is offered as a console and as a wrist unit. The Smart COM only comes in a console model. The names of each unit appear on the computer case, along with the name "UWATEC."
What to do
Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit.
Contact
Consumers can call UWATEC American representatives at (800) 382-2211 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or register on the website at www.uwatec.com
Product
UWATEC Smart Dive Computers
Manufacturer(s)
UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland
Retailers
Authorized UWATEC dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through June 2003, for between $638 and $910.
Made in
Switzerland
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →