Brocosent out a safety bulletin on
underwater cutting rods #3818UW-25 manufactured between Nov 1,
2006 and Jan 31, 2007.
These were
wrapped with tape too far down the rods, causing a possible
oxygen leak as well as a possible electrical connection problem
resulting in arcing that can damage the collet, collet washer or
torch head.
The minimal
acceptable clearance is .925" from the rod end. Only cutting
rods that are fully seated with visible metal-to-metal contact
with the collet should be used.
This notice is being issued to pass on important information
regarding all yoke clamp regulators with the serial numbers
between 7010001 and 7053528. We have identified a fault with
a very small number of yoke clamp screws during our assembly
process, which affects the security of the yoke clamp
fitting while under pressure. Although we are fairly
confident that we have caught all faulty items, we believe
there to be no responsible alternative but to institute a
recall to ensure none of these faulty screws have left Apeks.
All customers will need to return the yoke clamp screw to
you for inspection, please see below guidelines for correct
and incorrect thread form. If a faulty yoke clamp screw is
found, then please replace this for a new one and Apeks will
do the same for you.
We will be issuing the recall to the major dive magazines as
well as posting on our website. Apeks apologizes for any
inconvenience this recall might cause, but thank you in
advance for your support in this matter. We are dedicated to
making the world's best diving products and to ensuring
diver safety at all costs; this solution seems the only
reasonable course of action. Please contact the Technical
Department at Aqua Lung America at 877-253-DIVE (3483) if
you need any assistance or have any further query.
