Suunto defective dive computer class action settlement

Suunto agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that its dive computers are defective and can put divers at risk.

The settlement benefits Canadian consumers who purchased certain Suunto dive computers manufactured since Jan. 1, 2006. Models covered by the settlement are: 

• 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

Plaintiffs in the Suunto class action lawsuit accused the company of manufacturing defective dive computers that fail to accurately report dive information. This failure can allegedly put divers at risk for serious injury or even death.

Suunto makes sports watches and dive products, including dive computers. These products are geared toward athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. 

Suunto hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve these allegations.

The settlement includes two parts: a reimbursement program and an inspection, repair and replacement program.

Under the settlement’s $77,500 reimbursement program, class members can seek compensation if their dive computer had a depth pressure sensor failure and they either do not have the dive computer because they discarded it due to the failure or previously paid for repairs to fix the dive computer’s failure. Compensation through this program will vary depending on the retail price of the dive computer, the model type and the dive computer’s age.

If any funds remain in the reimbursement program after claims are paid, this money will be used to provide e-learning certifications or online advance training classes from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). PADI classes will be provided until funds are depleted on a first come, first served basis.

Future failure of dive computers will be handled through the settlement’s inspection, repair and replacement program. Under this program, consumers can send their dive computers to an authorized Suunto service center to be inspected for no cost. Defective dive computers will be repaired or replaced at no cost to Class Members.

The deadline for exclusion and objection was Sept. 9, 2022.

The court granted the settlement final approval Oct. 26, 2022.

Class Members can seek an inspection of their dive computer under the settlement’s inspection, repair and replacement program for eight years after the dive computer was manufactured or Oct. 26, 2025 — whichever is later.

In order to seek reimbursement from the settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by Feb. 28, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits Canadian consumers who purchased certain Suunto dive computers manufactured since Jan. 1, 2006. 

Models covered by the settlement are: 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 and DX.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase, failure and/or discardment required for the reimbursement program.

Claim Form

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

02/28/2023

Case Name

Kozlovic v. Suunto OY, Case No. CV19-80810CP, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Final Hearing

10/26/2022

Settlement Website

suuntodivecomputersettlement.ca

Claims Administrator

Suunto Dive Computer Settlement
P.O. Box 402
3484 Sources Blvd
Montreal, Quebec
H9B 1Z9
info@suuntodivecomputersettlement.ca
866-413-9973

Class Counsel

Jeff Orenstein
CONSUMER LAW GROUP PC

Defense Counsel

Sean McGarry
MILLER THOMSON LLP