CPSC recall · Reported September 17, 2008
Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning 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 dro…
Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England recalled This recall involves Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX second stage regulators that have never been ….
Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled by Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England in September 17, 2008. Reason: These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover, which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop diving with these regulators and visit an authorized Ap…. Verify recall #08402 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England issued this CPSC recall-These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover, which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during….
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- agency class
- September 17, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08402 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08402 |
| Date reported | September 17, 2008 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop diving with these regulators and visit an authorized Apeks dealer for a free inspection and fre…
- Check the recall number (08402) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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