CPSCRecalled Sep 17, 2008 · #08402
Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
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.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
- Type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.
- Made in
- England
What you should do
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.