CPSC2002-07-18
CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles
Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis.
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges, from January 2002 through May 2002, for between $500 and $700.
Affected count
About 1,700
Injuries reported
CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Switzerland
Products
SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Johnson-Outdoors-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBAPROUWATEC-Dive-Computer-Consoles-Don't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief