Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-06-30). Hazards: fall, drowning. Models: 388032, 388060, 388080, 388145, 388260, 42775. About 1,380 units in the US and 530 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10286 |
| Published | 2010-06-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-09 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Power Inflator |
| Firm named in the title | Aqua Lung America |
| Firms | Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,380 |
| Units (Canada) | 530 |
| Model numbers | 388032, 388060, 388080, 388145, 388260, 42775 |
| Hazard classes | fall, drowning |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Aqua Lung America has received one report of a consumer's oral inflate button falling off during use. No injuries have been reported.
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