Safety regulator, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers
Recall 03163 · Jul 17, 2003 · Uwatec Ag
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03163
- Date
- Jul 17, 2003
- Company
- Uwatec Ag
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- UWATEC Smart Dive Computers
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the dive computers not working properly, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized UWATEC dealers nationwide, from February 2002 through June 2003, for between $638 and $910.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled uwatec smart dive computers?
Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.