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CPSC, Atomic Aquatics Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators

U.S. CPSCDrowningApr 18, 2001
Recalled Atomic Aquatics "Titanium" scuba regulator
Recalled Atomic Aquatics "Titanium" scuba regulator
Serial number location on recalled scuba regulator
Serial number location on recalled scuba regulator

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

Hazard

The regulator's first stage spring can break, causing restricted airflow, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these regulators immediately and return them to Atomic Aquatics or an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer for repair.

Incidents & injuries

Atomic Aquatics has received 14 reports of regulator springs breaking, four of which occurred while the scuba equipment was in use. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recalled regulators have a black body with either a gray, blue, red or yellow faceplate. Printed on the faceplate of the regulator are the words, "Atomic Aquatics"; the model name, "Titanium"; and the model number, T1, T1x, B1 or Z1.

Sold on

Specialty dive equipment stores nationwide sold the regulators, from May 1999 through February 2000, for between $450 and $1,600.

Contact the company

For more information, call Atomic Aquatics toll-free at (888) 270-8595 anytime.

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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