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CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers

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  • Recalled Smart PRO UWATEC Dive Computer, wrist unit
  • Recalled Smart PRO UWATEC Dive Computer, console unit
  • Recalled Smart COM UWATEC Dive Computer, console unit
Name of Product:
UWATEC Smart Dive Computers
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:
Replace
Recall Date:
July 17, 2003
Units:

6,000

Consumer Contact

Consumers can call UWATEC American representatives at (800) 382-2211 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, UWATEC AG of Hallwil, Switzerland is voluntarily recalling UWATEC Smart Dive Computers. 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.

Name of product: UWATEC Smart Dive Computers

Units: 6,000 units

Manufacturer: UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland

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.

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."

Sold at: Authorized UWATEC dealers nationwide from February 2002 through June 2003 for between $638 and $910.

Manufactured in: Switzerland

Remedy: Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit.

Consumer 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.

Media Contact: Cynthia Georgeson at (262) 631-6653

Remedy:

Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received two reports of the dive computers not working properly, though no injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Authorized UWATEC dealers nationwide from February 2002 through June 2003 for between $638 and $910.
Manufacturer(s):
UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland
Manufactured In:
Switzerland
Recall number:
03-163

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