CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 30, 2010

Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information contact the firm toll-free at (877) 253-3483 or visit the firm's website at www.aqualung.com

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
Aqua Lung America has received one report of a consumer's oral inflate button falling off during use. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
10286

Product Information

Product Name
Power Inflator
Product Type
Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Number of Units
About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada
Imported By
Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 253-3483
Website www.aqualung.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information contact the firm toll-free at (877) 253-3483 or visit the firm's website at www.aqualung.com