CPSC2008-09-10
Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard
Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.
Hazard
Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving regulators and DIN adaptors and return them to any authorized Aqua Lung dealer for a free replacement DIN retainer.
Sold at
Authorized Aqua Lung dealers nationwide from January 1997 through September 2008 for about $300 to $450 for the scuba regulators or $70 for DIN adaptors sold separately.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a DIN retainer breaking under pressure. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
France
Products
Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors
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 firm's Web site at www.aqualung.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Scuba-Regulators-and-Adapters-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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