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PAGE ONE :: SCUBA EQUIPMENT RECALLS

URGENT RECALL: SCUBAPRO - UWATEC™ Dive Computer Consoles - Date: 2002-07-18

Scubapro, Uwatec Dive Computer Consoles

CPSC and Johnson Outdoors Inc. have received four reports of the pressure gauge malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.

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

Aquatic sports, sporting goods and dive shops nationwide sold these gauges from January 2002 through May 2002 for between $500 and $700.

Consumers should stop using the recalled consoles immediately and contact SCUBAPRO - UWATEC at (800) 382-2211 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.scubapro.com . 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.

No other SCUBAPRO - UWATEC products are included in the recall.

 

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