September 17, 2008
Aqua Lung America is recalling about 25,000 Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators. 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.
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 regulators, made in England, were sold at authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.
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.
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 companys Web site at www.aqualung.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
