CPSC recall · Reported July 18, 2002
CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles
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 decompre…
Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis. recalled Only U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges contained in UWATEC™ brand Smart PRO™, Pro ULTRA….
CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles was recalled by Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis. in July 18, 2002. Reason: The U-Line™ submersible pressure gauge that is part of the dive consoles can malfunction and display inaccura…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC…. Verify recall #02205 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The U-Line™ submersible pressure gauge that is part of the dive consoles can malfunction and display inaccura….
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- July 18, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02205 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02205 |
| Date reported | July 18, 2002 |
| Date initiated | July 18, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 1,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC. Consumers should send the console to S…
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