ОТЗЫВ: Регуляторы первой ступени Aqua Lung

10 сентября 2008 Американская Комиссия Безопасности Потребительского товара, в сотрудничестве с фирмой Aqua Lung USA, сегодня объявила добровольный отзыв следующего потребительского товара: первую ступень регулятора Aqua Lung Titan Regulators and Adaptors.  Потребители должны прекратить использовать его немедленно.

Отзыв затрагивает следующие регуляторы:

·        Отозванные регуляторы изготовлены до июня 2006.

·        Регистрационные номера меньше чем 6062501 (пропечатан на регуляторе).

·         Продавались дилерами с января 1997 по сентябрь 2008 года.

Владельцы регуляторов, затронутых отзывом должны прекратить использовать оборудование НЕМЕДЛЕННО и возвратить дефектные единицы их местным дилерам.

RECALL: Aqua Lung Titan Regulators and Adaptors

September 10, 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: Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors

Units: About 6,000 Manufacturer: Aqua Lung , of Vista, Calif.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a DIN retainer breaking under pressure. No injuries have been reported.

Description: 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.

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.

Manufactured in: Remedy: 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.

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

ОТЗЫВ: Регуляторы второй ступени Apeks TX, Apeks ATX, Apeks XTX.

17 сентября 2008 Американская Комиссия Безопасности Потребительского товара, в сотрудничестве с фирмой Apeks Marine Equipment объявила добровольный отзыв следующего потребительского товара: Регуляторы второй ступени Apeks TX, Apeks ATX, Apeks XTX. Потребители должны прекратить использовать его немедленно.

Опасность: Эти регуляторы могут пропускать воду через диафрагмы в регулятор акваланга. Это излагает тонущую опасность водолазам.

Описание:  Регуляторы изготовлены в Англии продавались в основном в Америке с февраля 2000 до июня 2008. Потребители должны немедленно прекратить нырять с этими регуляторами и посетить дилера Apeks для осмотра и устранения дефекта.

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 of Vista, Calif.

Manufacturer: Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd., of Blackburn.

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: 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