CPSC recall 10286
Power Inflator
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-08-09
On 2016-08-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Power Inflator by Aqua Lung America, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10286 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2010-06-30 |
| Published | 2016-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Aqua Lung America |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Power Inflator | 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.
Reason
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.
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/2010/Aqua-Lung-America-Recalls-Apeks-WTX-Power-Inflators-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
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