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Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard

Name: Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard
Brand: Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-08393
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: September 10, 2008Recall ID: 08393Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled regulators have a brass DIN retainer manufactured prior to June 2006. The recalled Aqua Lung Titan Din 1st Stage regulators have serial numbers lower than 6062501 stamped on the side of the regulator's body. Recalled Titan/Conshelf DIN adaptors are marked "300 BAR MAX" on the side of the part. DIN adaptors marked "300 BAR MAXI" are not included in this recall.

Affected Products

Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Scuba-Regulators-and-Adapters-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
Title	Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3a4a7c20a1c94b6c80cc87ab916a26b8.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Scuba Regulator
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/29bda861ad8f42879e24ef167955ba26.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled and Non-recalled Scuba Regulator and Adapter
Hazards › Name	Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received one report of a DIN retainer breaking under pressure. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors
Products › Type	Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Products › Category I D	2118
Products › Number Of Units	About 6,000
Recall I D	4428
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving regulators and DIN adaptors and return them to any authorized Aqua Lung dealer for a free replacement DIN retainer.
Retailers › Name	Authorized Aqua Lung dealers nationwide from January 1997 through September 2008 for about $300 to $450 for the scuba regulators or $70 for DIN adaptors sold separately.
Recall Date	2008-09-10T00:00:00
Description	The recalled regulators have a brass DIN retainer manufactured prior to June 2006. The recalled Aqua Lung Titan Din 1st Stage regulators have serial numbers lower than 6062501 stamped on the side of the regulator's body. Recalled Titan/Conshelf DIN adaptors are marked "300 BAR MAX" on the side of the part. DIN adaptors marked "300 BAR MAXI" are not included in this recall.
Recall Number	08393
Manufacturers › Name	Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.
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 firm's Web site at www.aqualung.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	France

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Recalling FirmAqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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