Suunto Dive Computer Class Action Settlement

Consumers who purchased new Suunto dive computers containing defective depth pressure sensors sold by Aqua Lung may be eligible to participate in a class action settlement.

The Suunto dive computer class action settlement ends allegations that the computer company sold defective devices meant to be used by scuba drivers.

The Suunto class action lawsuit claims that the depth pressure sensors in the diving devices sold by Aqua Lung resulted in incorrect depth and temperature readings from a defect.

Inaccurate depth and temperature readings can be especially dangerous for scuba divers and the Suunto dive computer class action settlement does not cover those with claims of wrongful death or personal injury that may have resulted from the alleged defect.

According to the Suunto class action lawsuit, the defective Suunto dive computers were sold through Aqua Lung. The devices covered by the Suunto dive computer class action settlement were built and sold from Jan. 1, 2006 and Aug. 10, 2018.

The devices allegedly affected by the defective depth pressure sensors include:

• Cobra, Cobra 2, Cobra 3, Cobra 3 Black
• Vyper, Vyper Novo, Vyper 2, Vyper Air
• HelO2
• Gekko
• Vytec, Vytec DS
• Zoop, Zoop Novo
• Mosquito
• D4, D6, D9, D4i, D6i, D4i Novo, D6i Novo, D9tx, DX

Class Members may be entitled to participate in the replacement or repair program or be reimbursed under the terms of the Suunto dive computer class action settlement.

The settlement also provides for the funding of scuba safety classes should any funds remain after reimbursement, repair, and replacement claims have been paid out.

Those who wish to object to or exclude themselves from the Suunto dive computer class action settlement must do so by Nov. 14, 2018. The fairness hearing will be held Dec. 14, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include those who purchased new dive computers listed above that was manufactured between Jan. 1, 2006 and Aug. 10, 2018.

Class Members can check to see when their device was manufactured using the serial number:

“For Dive Computer models that are meant to be worn on the wrist, the serial number is located on the side of the product. For larger display models, the serial number is located under the back cover that must be unscrewed.

The serial number is in three formats:

• 6 & 8 digits: the first number is the last digit of the year of manufacture, except for serial numbers beginning with ’99’ (see below).
• 10 digits: the first two numbers are the last two digits of the year of manufacture (e.g., 1234567890 – manufacture year is 2012).
• Serial number that starts with ’99xxxxxx’: third number is the last digit of the year of manufacture (e.g., 99046502 – manufacture year is 2010).

All 8-digit serial numbers with ‘7’ as the fourth digit were manufactured after January 1, 2006. If your 8-digit serial number does not have a ‘7’ as the fourth digit, (e.g. 61234567 or 99046502), the first digit is the last digit of the manufacture year. For example, a Dive Computer with serial number 61234567, was manufactured in 2006.”

Potential Award

Class Members that still have their dive computer can get a free replacement or repair.

Class Members who discarded their device because of the alleged defect can obtain reimbursement.

Proof of Purchase

Claims for repair or replacement must include the serial number, date and place of purchase. Supporting proof of purchase documents must also be included, for example a credit card statement, shipping receipt, purchase receipt, product box, etc.

Claims for reimbursement must include as much information as possible, including date and place of purchase, as well as approximate date the device was discarded.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

2/24/2019 for reimbursement claims

The deadline for repair or replacement claims is the longer of either 10 years from the date the dive computer was manufactured or one year from the “Effective Date” of the settlement agreement.

Case Name

Huntzinger v. Suunto Oy, et al., Case No. 37-2018-00027159-CU-BT-CTL, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego

Final Hearing

12/14/2018

UPDATE: The Suunto Dive Computer Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on December 14, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On April 27, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks worth as much as $525 from the Suunto Dive Computer class action settlement. 

Settlement Website

www.SuuntoDiveComputerSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Suunto Dive Computer Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91345
Seattle, WA 98111
1-888-593-6254

Class Counsel

Timothy G. Blood
Paula R. Brown
BLOOD HURST & O’REARDON LLP

Douglas A. Hofmann
John A. Knox
WILLIAMS KASTNER & GIBBS PLLC

Defense Counsel

John S. Worden
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP

Bradley Fox
FOX LAW GROUP LLC

Michael Keefe