URGENT RECALL: Aqua Lung Apeks Regulators

Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, California, has announced a recall of about 25,000 Apeks 2nd Stage Scuba Regulators due to a defect that poses a drowning hazard.
The defective regulators could be missing the diaphragm cover which can cause the diaphragm to become displaced during a dive, allowing water to enter the scuba regulator.
There have been no reports of injuries or deaths due to the defective regulators.
The recall affects the following regulators:

• Apeks TX second stage regulators.
• Apeks ATX second stage regulators.
• Apeks XTX second stage regulators.

Owners of the regulators affected by the recall should stop using the equipment IMMEDIATELY and return the defective units to their local dealers.
RECALL: Aqua Lung Apeks Second Stage Regulators

September 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Units: About 25,000
Distributor: Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
Manufacturer: Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn, England
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Authorized Apeks dealers nationwide from February 2000 through June 2008 for between $420 and $1,450.
Manufactured in: England
Remedy: 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.
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