Aqua Lung Recalls Scuba Regulators and Adapters Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled September 10, 2008 · CPSC recall 08393 · Aqua Lung

Recalled and Non-recalled Scuba Regulator and Adapter

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.

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.

Units

About 6,000

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.

What 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.

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

Product

Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors

Manufacturer(s)

Aqua Lung USA, of Vista, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Made in

France

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →