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CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJul 17, 2003
Recalled Smart PRO UWATEC Dive Computer, wrist unit
Recalled Smart PRO UWATEC Dive Computer, wrist unit
Recalled Smart PRO UWATEC Dive Computer, console unit
Recalled Smart PRO UWATEC Dive Computer, console unit
Recalled Smart COM UWATEC Dive Computer, console unit
Recalled Smart COM UWATEC Dive Computer, console unit

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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 on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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