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Product Recall Number: 02-205

Why was SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges recalled?

Divers using the consoles could fail to decompress properly during a dive, causing decompression sickness.

SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges
Here's product recall specific data for SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-205

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-07-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles. 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.CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.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 - ILTested - LLTested - DMTested - JLTested - AMTested - EMTested - KLTested - BMTested - LLTested - CMAquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges from January 2002 through May 2002 for between $500 and $700.Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. 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.No other SCUBAPRO/UWATEC products are included in the recall.

  • Hazard Description: Divers using the consoles could fail to decompress properly during a dive, causing decompression sickness.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 1,700

  • Incidents: CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. 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.

  • Sold At: Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges from January 2002 through May 2002 for between $500 and $700.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: The pressure gauges were made in the U.S. and the computers were made in Switzerland.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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