CPSC recall 08-402, announced September 17, 2008, covers Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators (about 25,000 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 253-3483, or go to www.aqualung.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
None.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Apeks Marine Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England
- Recall number
- 08-402
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- England
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.
- Distributor
- Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
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
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