Aqua Lung · Recalled
Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard
Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.
- Units
- About 6,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $70–$450
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled regulators have a brass DIN retainer manufactured prior to June 2006. The recalled Aqua Lung Titan Din 1st Stage regulators have serial numbers lower than 6062501 stamped on the side of the regulator's body. Recalled Titan/Conshelf DIN adaptors are marked "300 BAR MAX" on the side of the part. DIN adaptors marked "300 BAR MAXI" are not included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized Aqua Lung dealers nationwide from January 1997 through September 2008 for about $300 to $450 for the scuba regulators or $70 for DIN adaptors sold separately.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- France
- Recalled by
- Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a DIN retainer breaking under pressure. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving regulators and DIN adaptors and return them to any authorized Aqua Lung dealer for a free replacement DIN retainer.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 10 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
