Aqua Lung Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators recall: Drowning Hazard
Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Why was Aqua Lung Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
- Company
- Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England, Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 25,000
- Sold at
- Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.
- Recall date
- September 17, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.