Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators · About 25,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.; Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England; Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

None.

Consumer contact

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 company's Web site at www.aqualung.com

Recall history and context

Aqua Lung appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Aqua Lung recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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