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Aqua Lung Recalls Apeks Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

Date: September 17, 2008
Company: Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop diving with these regulators and visit an authorized Apeks dealer for a free inspection and free installation of a diaphragm cover, if the cover is missing.

Affected Products

This recall involves Apeks TX, ATX, and XTX second stage regulators that have never been serviced. Apeks and TX, ATX, or XTX is printed on the regulator.

Why Was This Recalled?

These regulators can be missing the diaphragm cover, which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England

Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report