Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-286 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 30, 2010
- Brand
- Aqua Lung
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Power Inflator
- Hazard
- Drowning Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-oversSuffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 9, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Power Inflator · About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Aqua Lung America has received one report of a consumer's oral inflate button falling off during use. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information contact the firm toll-free at (877) 253-3483 or visit the firm's website 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 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Power Inflator (About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada units). The power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the end of the corrugated hose.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Drowning Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 9, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.