CPSCJuly 18, 2002

CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of

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

Why was CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges
Company
Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis.
Quantity
About 1,700
Sold at
Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges, from January 2002 through May 2002, for between $500 and $700.
Recall date
July 18, 2002
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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