CPSC, Atomic Aquatics Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-04-18). Hazards: drowning. Models: T1x. About 3,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`01126`
Published	2001-04-18
Last updated	2026-02-25
Product category	Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Products	Atomic Aquatics "Titanium" scuba regulators
Firm named in the title	Atomic Aquatics
Firms	Atomic Aquatics Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif. (manufacturer)
Units (US)	3,000
Model numbers	`T1x`
Hazard classes	drowning
Remedy classes	repair, stop use
Sold	Specialty dive equipment stores nationwide sold the regulators, from May 1999 through February 2000, for between $450 and $1,600.

Description

The recalled regulators have a black body with either a gray, blue, red or yellow faceplate. Printed on the faceplate of the regulator are the words, "Atomic Aquatics"; the model name, "Titanium"; and the model number, T1, T1x, B1 or Z1.

Hazard

The regulator's first stage spring can break, causing restricted airflow, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these regulators immediately and return them to Atomic Aquatics or an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer for repair.

Incidents and injuries

Atomic Aquatics has received 14 reports of regulator springs breaking, four of which occurred while the scuba equipment was in use. No injuries have been reported.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice (US Government work). Not affiliated with or endorsed by CPSC. Structured by Data Foundry (product-recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-28. Always confirm with the agency notice.