CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers
Published: July 17, 2003Recall ID: 03163Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
UWATEC Smart Dive Computers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-UWATEC-Announce-Recall-of-Smart-Dive-Computers- |
| Title | CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/smart-pro-wrist.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Smart PRO UWATEC Dive Computer, wrist unit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/smart-pro-console.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Smart PRO UWATEC Dive Computer, console unit |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/smart-com.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Smart COM UWATEC Dive Computer, console unit |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of the dive computers not working properly, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | UWATEC Smart Dive Computers |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 2419 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized UWATEC dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through June 2003, for between $638 and $910. |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-17T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 03163 |
| Manufacturers › Name | UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, Switzerland |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Switzerland |