Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 08402 · Sep 17, 2008 · Aqua Lung
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08402
- Date
- Sep 17, 2008
- Company
- Aqua Lung
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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 and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled apeks second stage scuba regulators?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.