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Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

U.S. CPSCDrowningSep 17, 2008
Recalled Scuba Diving Regulators
Recalled Scuba Diving Regulators

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

None.

Product 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.

Sold on

Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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