CPSC2003-07-17
CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers
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.
Remedy
Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit.
Sold at
Authorized UWATEC dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through June 2003, for between $638 and $910.
Affected count
6,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the dive computers not working properly, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Switzerland
Products
UWATEC Smart Dive Computers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-UWATEC-Announce-Recall-of-Smart-Dive-Computers-Don't want to check this manually?
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