CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Co...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Johnson-Outdoors-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-SCUBAPROUWATEC-Dive-Computer-Consoles- |
| Title | CPSC, Johnson Outdoors Inc. Announce Recall of SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dive-computer-consoles.jpg |
| Images › Caption | SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with recalled pressure gauges |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | SCUBAPRO/UWATEC™ dive computer consoles with U-Line™ submersible pressure gauges |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,700 |
| Recall I D | 2177 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges, from January 2002 through May 2002, for between $500 and $700. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-18T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02205 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Johnson Outdoors Inc., of Racine, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact SCUBAPRO/UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Switzerland |