CPSC recall 10-286, announced June 30, 2010, covers Aqua Lung America Power Inflator (about 1,380 units). The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop diving with their recalled power inflator and bring it or send it to an authorized Apeks dealer. Recall contact: call (877) 253-3483, or go to www.aqualung.com.
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.
The model number of the air cell can be found on the tag sewn on the center of the air cell or bladder.
Which products are included?
The power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the end of the corrugated hose. The recall involves all models of the Apeks WTX power inflators. Some of the recalled components were included on complete air cells. Those model numbers are: 388032, 388060, 388080, 388145, 388260, and 42775. The model number of the air cell can be found on the tag sewn on the center of the air cell or bladder.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. This poses a drowning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Aqua Lung America has received one report of a consumer's oral inflate button falling off during use. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop diving with their recalled power inflator and bring it or send it to an authorized Apeks dealer. The dealer will apply a free fix. Consumers may also ask for and receive a free replacement product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Aqua Lung America
- Recall number
- 10-286
- Units
- About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Diving stores in the U.S. and Canada from November 2006 through March 2010 for between $53 and $70 for the component and between $280 and $520 for the air cells.
- Importer
- Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
Power Inflator
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information contact the firm toll-free at (877) 253-3483 or visit the firm's website at www.aqualung.com
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