CPSCGeneral Alert
Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Published: September 17, 2008Recall ID: 08402Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover, which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX second stage regulators that have never been serviced. Apeks and TX, ATX, or XTX is printed on the regulator.
Affected Products
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Apeks-Scuba-Diving-Regulators-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard |
| Title | Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d3a2988aaabd44b28ee26cf804911bb6.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Scuba Diving Regulators |
| Hazards › Name | These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover, which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators |
| Products › Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 2118 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,000 |
| Recall I D | 4447 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop diving with these regulators and visit an authorized Apeks dealer for a free inspection and free installation of a diaphragm cover, if the cover is missing. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX second stage regulators that have never been serviced. Apeks and TX, ATX, or XTX is printed on the regulator. |
| Distributors › Name | Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08402 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Aqua Lung toll-free at (877) 253-3483 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aqualung.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | England |