CPSC recall 01-126, announced April 18, 2001, covers Atomic Aquatics "Titanium" scuba regulators (about 3,000 units). The regulator's first stage spring can break, causing restricted airflow, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these regulators immediately and return them to Atomic Aquatics or an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer for repair. Recall contact: call (888) 270-8595.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The regulator's first stage spring can break, causing restricted airflow, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these regulators immediately and return them to Atomic Aquatics or an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer for repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Atomic Aquatics
- Manufacturer
- Atomic Aquatics Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
- Recall number
- 01-126
- Units
- About 3,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty dive equipment stores nationwide sold the regulators, from May 1999 through February 2000, for between $450 and $1,600.
Atomic Aquatics "Titanium" scuba regulators
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, call Atomic Aquatics toll-free at (888) 270-8595 anytime.
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