Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled September 17, 2008 · CPSC recall 08402 · Aqua Lung

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.

Units

About 25,000

Incidents / injuries

None.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product

Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators

Manufacturer(s)

Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England

Distributed by

Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.

Retailers

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

Made in

England

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →