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Recall of Titan / Conshelf DIN Handwheel Retainers

July 14, 2008 By

Recall of Titan / Conshelf DIN Handwheel Retainers
Part # 106056 in America (124606 elsewhere in the world)

Apeks Regulator and OctoVista, California
18 June 2008

Dear Authorized Aqua Lung Dealer,

Please find the following links: a Technical Bulletin announcing a recall of Titan / Conshelf DIN handwheel retainers, a Consumer Notice for posting, Technical Instructions for your service technician and an Acknowledgement Coupon to be returned to Aqua Lung. Although the situation described in the documents provided has arisen following inappropriate and incorrect usage, as a precautionary measure we prefer to take into account the realities of actual usage and the safety of your customers, yourselves and your technicians.

The purpose of this email is to explain in detail the procedure for the replacement of the part in question.

  1. Supply of Parts

    If a consumer brings a Titan or Conshelf DIN regulator(s) to you with the part in question, give us a call at 1-877-253-3483 and we will dispatch the appropriate number of replacement screws to you immediately.

  2. Implementation of actions:

a. We ask that you post the consumer notice in your place of business where it can be seen
by all.
b. You should make every effort to inform your clients in which ever way you deem suitable.
For our part we are advising the diving media, diving forums and education/training
organizations such as SSI and PADI.
c. In particular, please adhere to the instructions provided. We have tested this operation and it
only requires a two minute service.

  1. Traceability of Actions Carried Out:

    In order to ensure that this operation is successfully carried out, please provide to Aqua Lung a list of the serial numbers of the Titan / Conshelf DIN first stages that you have upgraded. It is essential that this is done regularly. Serial numbers can be:
    a. Faxed to 1-760-597-5080 or 1-800-882-3483 or
    b. Emailed to weserve@aqualung.com
    Old parts can be discarded at your place of business. There is no need to return them.

  2. Acknowledgement

    We need to confirm that you have received the enclosed documents. Please sign and return the enclosed acknowledgement coupon. You can fax it back to us at 1-760-597-5080 or 1-800-882-3483
    or send it by mail to:

    Aqua Lung America
    Recall Confirmation
    2340 Cousteau Ct.
    Vista, CA 92081

We would like to thank you for your attention to this matter. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Aqua Lung Team

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Limited Recall of Apeks TX, ATX and XTX 2nd Stages

July 14, 2008 By

Limited Recall of Apeks TX, ATX and XTX 2nd Stages

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ROMI Recalls SCUBA Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

December 12, 2007 By

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: Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA Regulator First Stages

Units: About 6,000

Manufacturer: ROMI Enterprises, of San Leandro, Calif.

Hazard: An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.

Incidents/Injuries: ROMI has received two reports of units malfunctioning during diving and six reports of units malfunctioning while being tested by dealers prior to delivery to consumers. No injuries reported.

Description and Models: The recall involves the following regulator first stages:

Oceanic Regulator First StagesModel CDX5Certain serial numbers from
30202856 through 51312641		-and-Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007
Model FDX10Certain serial numbers from
51408026 through 51411813		-and-Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007
Models CDX,
DXi, DX3, DX4,
and TDX5		All serial numbers -and-Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007
AERIS Regulator First Stages Model AT400Certain serial numbers from
30200036 through 51311560		-and-Purchased from May 2006 through October 2007
Balanced Diaphragm All serial numbers -and-Serviced from May 2006 through October 2007

The model and serial numbers are stamped on the side of the body or on the body’s rubber covering.

Sold at: The items were either sold or repaired at authorized Oceanic and AERIS retailers nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007. The items sold for between $300 and $500.

Manufactured in: United States and Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer for a free replacement part.

Consumer Contact: For further information or to determine if your specific unit is affected, contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Oceanic customers can send an e-mail to service@oceanicusa.com or visit the firm’s Web site at www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to info@diveaeris.com or visit the firm’s Web site at www.diveaeris.com

Picture of Recalled Regulator First Stage
Oceanic CDX5		Picture of Recalled Regulator First Stage
Oceanic FDX10 		Picture of Recalled Regulator First Stage
AERIS AT400
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M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard

August 29, 2007 By

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: AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks

Units: About 1,500

Manufacturer: M&J Engineering, of Poway, Calif.

Hazard: The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver’s air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.

Incidents/Injuries: M&J Engineering has received one report of swivels separating from the masks while diving. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body.

Sold at: Diving retail stores nationwide between January 2004 and February 2005 for about $60.

Manufactured in: USA

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the scuba diving masks with the swivel attached and contact M&J Engineering to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact M&J Engineering toll-free at (888) 794-8351 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, e-mail sales@omniswivel.com, or visit the company’s Web site at www.mj-engineering.com

Picture of Recalled AGA Swivel for Scuba Diving Masks

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CPSC, Scubapro Announce Recall of G500 Second Stage Regulators Used in Scuba Diving

June 26, 2007 By

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Scubapro of Sturtevant, Wis., a division of Johnson Worldwide Associates Inc., is recalling about 1,800 G500 second stage regulators used in scuba diving. The VIVA control knobs on these regulators can detach during a dive allowing water to rush into the regulator, which could result in a diver drowning.

Scubapro has received six reports of the VIVA control knob detaching from the regulator, two of which occurred during a dive. No injuries have been reported.

The G500 second stage regulators involved in this recall have serial numbers less than or equal to 13497450. The serial number is located on the bottom face of the exhaust manifold.

These products were sold in diving specialty stores nationwide from March 1997 through June 1997 for around $300.

Consumers should immediately stop using G500 second stage regulators involved in this recall and contact their local, authorized Scubapro dealer to arrange for a free replacement of the VIVA control knob. All other questions should be directed to Scubapro at (800) 382-2211 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Under no circumstances should consumers dive with these regulators until they have been repaired.

Control Knob and Serial No. Location

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