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Archived - Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
- Starting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Clothing and Accessories, Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001786
Affected products
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
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.
Hazard identified
These regulators pose a drowning hazard to divers.
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.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these regulators.
Number sold
Approximately 4000 of the recalled regulators were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled regulators were sold from February 2000 through June 2008 across Canada.
Place of origin
Manufactured in England.
Companies
- Distributor
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Aqua Lung Canada
Victoria
British Columbia
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-667-5449
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop diving with these regulators.
Consumers may visit an authorized Apeks dealer for a free inspection and free installation of a diaphragm cover, if the cover is missing.
For additional information, consumers may contact Aqua Lung toll-free in Canada at 1-800-667-5449 between 8 AM and 5 PM PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's USA Web site.