CPSC recall 02-205, announced July 18, 2002, covers Johnson Outdoors SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges (about 1,700 units). The U-Line™ submersible pressure gauge that is part of the dive consoles can malfunction and display inaccurate pressure readings. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC. Recall contact: call (800) 382-2211.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Johnson Outdoors
- Manufacturer
- Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis.
- Recall number
- 02-205
- Units
- About 1,700
- Manufactured in
- United States, Switzerland
- Sold at / sales period
- Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges, from January 2002 through May 2002, for between $500 and $700.
SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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