아펙스사 WTX 시리즈에 장착되어 있는 파워 인플레이터 리콜 소식입니다.
제조 공정에서 인플레이터 버튼이 제대로 고정되지 않아 분해 될 수 있다고 합니다.
수중에서 인플레이터 버튼이 분리되고 블레더 내부로 물이 들어가면 익사로 이어질 가능성도 있는 심각한 문제입니다.
동일 제품 가지고 계신 분들은 조치를 취하시기 바랍니다.
Recall of Apeks WTX BCD
Aqua
Lung has been made aware of a case of a poorly retained oral inflate
button that has worked loose from an Apeks WTX inflator. If the button
were to come off, the spring behind the button would also come off
thereby removing the tension needed to keep the valve closed. If this
were to occur in the water, it could lead to a leak of the BC contents
out of the oral mouthpiece.
All Apeks dealers and distributors have been made aware of this issue.
Do not dive with WTX BCD until it has been inspected by an authorised
Apeks dealer. If you require any further information please contact
Apeks Customer Service Department.
Apeks/Aqualung apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. We are
dedicated to making the world’s best diving products and ensuring diver
safety at all costs.
Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard
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 product. Consumers should stop using products immediately
unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to
resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Power Inflator
Units: About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada
Importer: Aqua Lung America of Vista, Calif.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: Aqua
Lung America has received one report of a consumer’s oral inflate
button falling off during use. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Diving
stores in the U.S. and Canada from November 2006 through March 2010 for
between $53 and $70 for the component and between $280 and $520 for the
air cells.
Manufactured in: California
Remedy: Consumers
should stop diving with their recalled power inflator and bring it or
send it to an authorized Apeks dealer. The dealer will apply a free
fix. Consumers may also ask for and receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact the firm toll-free at (877) 253-3483 or visit the firm’s website at www.aqualung.com
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