CPSC Recall in 2010: Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-286

Date: June 29, 2010

Product Name: Power Inflator

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1,380 in the U.S., 530 in Canada

Incidents:

Aqua Lung America has received one report of a consumer’s oral inflate button falling off during use. No injuries have been reported.

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