CPSC2001-04-18
CPSC, Atomic Aquatics Announce Recall of Scuba Regulators
Atomic Aquatics Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
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.
Sold at
Specialty dive equipment stores nationwide sold the regulators, from May 1999 through February 2000, for between $450 and $1,600.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
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.
Products
Atomic Aquatics "Titanium" scuba regulators
Consumer contact
For more information, call Atomic Aquatics toll-free at (888) 270-8595 anytime.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Atomic-Aquatics-Announce-Recall-of-Scuba-RegulatorsDon't want to check this manually?
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