CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, UWATEC Announce Recall of Smart Dive Computers

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-163

Date: July 16, 2003

Product Name: UWATEC Smart Dive Computers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, UWATEC AG of Hallwil, Switzerland is voluntarily recalling UWATEC Smart Dive Computers. 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.Name of product: UWATEC Smart Dive ComputersUnits: 6,000 unitsManufacturer: UWATEC AG, of Hallwil, SwitzerlandHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the dive computers not working properly, though no injuries have been reported.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."Sold at: Authorized UWATEC dealers nationwide from February 2002 through June 2003 for between $638 and $910.Manufactured in: SwitzerlandRemedy: Consumers should contact UWATEC for a free replacement unit.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.Media Contact: Cynthia Georgeson at (262) 631-6653

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 6,000

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.

Manufactured In:

Switzerland