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Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning HazardDate: 9/22/2008
Reason: 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.
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Units: About 25,000 Distributor: Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif. Manufacturer: Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England 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. Incidents/Injuries: None. 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. Sold at: Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450. Manufactured in: England 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. Consumer Contact: 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 Other Outdoors Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/21/2008 Reason: The air compressor’s components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning to users. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: IF THE BIMINI TOP IS IN THE DEPLOYED POSITION WHILE THE BOAT IS UNDERWAY IT COULD COLLAPSE AND STRIKE THE OPERATOR AND/OR PASSENGER. Distribution: NATIONWIDE Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/11/2008 Reason: Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert’s glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 12/3/2008 Reason: The helmet’s chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet can fall off, posing a head and neck injury risk to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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