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Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard is CPSC recall #10286, announced on June 30, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the end of the corrugated hose. The recall involves all models of the Apeks WTX power inflators. Some of the recalled components were included on complete air cells. Those model numbers are: 388032, 388060, 388080, 388145, 388260, and 42775. The model number of the air cell can be found on the tag sewn on the center of the air cell or bladder. The remedy is consumers should stop diving with their recalled power inflator and bring it or send it to an authorized apeks dealer. the dealer will apply a free fix. consumers may also ask for and receive a free replacement product.. Affected brand: Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif..
The power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the end of the corrugated hose. The recall involves all models of the Apeks WTX power inflators. Some of the recalled components were included on complete air cells. Those model numbers are: 388032, 388060, 388080, 388145, 388260, and 42775. The model number of the air cell can be found on the tag sewn on the center of the air cell or bladder.
Affected products
Power Inflator
Recalled brands
Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
Remedy
Consumers should stop diving with their recalled power inflator and bring it or send it to an authorized Apeks dealer. The dealer will apply a free fix. Consumers may also ask for and receive a free replacement product.
Recall date
June 30, 2010
CPSC recall #10286 covers Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 30, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the end of the corrugated hose. The recall involves all models of the Apeks WTX power inflators. Some of the recalled components were included on complete air cells. Those model numbers are: 388032, 388060, 388080, 388145, 388260, and 42775. The model number of the air cell can be found on the tag sewn on the center of the air cell or bladder.
The CPSC remedy for recall #10286 is consumers should stop diving with their recalled power inflator and bring it or send it to an authorized apeks dealer. the dealer will apply a free fix. consumers may also ask for and receive a free replacement product.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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