CPSC recall 08402
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators by Apeks Marine Equipment, citing 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 dro….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08402 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-09-17 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Apeks Marine Equipment |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Aqua-Lung-Recalls-Apeks-Scuba-Diving-Regulators-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
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