CPSC2010-06-30
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard
Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada
Injuries reported
Aqua Lung America has received one report of a consumer's oral inflate button falling off during use. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Power Inflator
Consumer contact
For additional information contact the firm toll-free at (877) 253-3483 or visit the firm's website at www.aqualung.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Aqua-Lung-America-Recalls-Apeks-WTX-Power-Inflators-Due-to-Drowning-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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