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Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 17, 2008 CPSC #08402

Quick answer

Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard is CPSC recall #08402, announced on September 17, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators

Recalled brands

Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.

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.

Recall date

September 17, 2008

Categories

Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
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Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08402?

CPSC recall #08402 covers Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 17, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08402?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08402 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Apeks-Scuba-Diving-Regulators-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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