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Consumer Product Safety Commission · Recall 26677 · Aug 6, 2026

Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators

Agency photograph of Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators

The hazard

The recalled second stage regulators can restrict air flow to the user at depths exceeding 45 meters (approximately 147 feet), posing risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard. Reported injuries: None reported

The remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled second stage scuba regulators immediately and bring the product to any HEAD Watersports Authorized Retailer who will replace the valve spindle assembly at no cost to the consumer.

About this recall

This recall involves Apeks model XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea second stage scuba regulators sold from April 2025 through June 2026. They were sold in various colors or color combinations of black, white, gray, mint or yellow, with serial numbers between 250402212 and 260402893. The serial number is laser-etched on the side of the regulator and also appears on the shipping carton.

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Sourced from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s public recall data. Always verify serial and date ranges against the official notice before acting.