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Aqua Lung America Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. This poses a drowning hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What to do
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.
Who to contact: For additional information contact the firm toll-free at (877) 253-3483 or visit the firm's website at www.aqualung.com
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada
- Recall date
- June 30, 2010
- Brand
- Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Aqua Lung America has received one report of a consumer's oral inflate button falling off during use. No injuries have been reported.
Diving stores in the U.S. and Canada from November 2006 through March 2010 for between $53 and $70 for the component and between $280 and $520 for the air cells.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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