FYI- Apeks TX, ATX, XTX

[det4220]

Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd

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

This is limited to those 2nd stages/octopus purchased before July 2008 that have not undergone an authorised annual service.
It has come to our attention that an incorrectly assembled 2nd stage has been purchased. If you have an Apeks regulator or octopus that has never had an authorised annual service, regardless of how recently purchased, please take the regulator/octopus to your Apeks dealer to be visually inspected.
All Apeks dealers and distributors have been made aware of this issue. Do not dive with the regulator until it has been visually inspected. If it is not possible for you to return the regulator for inspection then please contact Apeks’ Customer Service Department for assistance. Apeks 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.

[Marcus]

Originally Posted by det4220

Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd

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

This is limited to those 2nd stages/octopus purchased before July 2008 that have not undergone an authorised annual service.
It has come to our attention that an incorrectly assembled 2nd stage has been purchased. If you have an Apeks regulator or octopus that has never had an authorised annual service, regardless of how recently purchased, please take the regulator/octopus to your Apeks dealer to be visually inspected.
All Apeks dealers and distributors have been made aware of this issue. Do not dive with the regulator until it has been visually inspected. If it is not possible for you to return the regulator for inspection then please contact Apeks’ Customer Service Department for assistance. Apeks 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.

Pissed about this. Got a notification today. Was planning on diving my new Apeks tomorrow. Anybody know what the problem is with the reg?? Will I have to leave the thing at the shop, or is it a quickie??

[ianr33]

The diaphragm cover may be missing on some regs. More details here:
http://www.dirdirect.com/xtx%20diaphragm%20cover.pdf

If you take the front cover off it should be obvious if this part is present or not. Just be careful with the diaphragm.

[Marcus]

Originally Posted by ianr33

The diaphragm cover may be missing on some regs. More details here:
http://www.dirdirect.com/xtx%20diaphragm%20cover.pdf

If you take the front cover off it should be obvious if this part is present or not. Just be careful with the diaphragm.

Thanks. I did it and I have the silver cover in place. I decided not to mess with it in order not to disturb the diaphragm.

[lemon lime]

Originally Posted by Marcus

Thanks. I did it and I have the silver cover in place. I decided not to mess with it in order not to disturb the diaphragm.

Thanks, too. I panicked a bit when I saw the thread as I bought an XTX50 3 days ago. I know all the dealers were informed a month ago but I was still pretty worried until I saw I could check it myself. Silver cover is in place.

[Clanggedin]

The cover can also be black or yellow too. My black XTX50 has a silver one and my yellow one has a black one.