Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-09-17 · 08402
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
08402
Date
2008-09-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England
Retailer(s)
Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.
Distributor(s)
Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
Country of manufacture
England
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.