Serious riskCPSC
Apeks XL4 scuba regulators recalled for airflow restriction at depth
Certain Apeks second stage scuba regulators (models XL4, XL4+, and XL4 Ocea) can restrict air flow to divers at depths beyond 147 feet, creating a serious breathing hazard underwater. The affected regulators were sold between April 2025 and June 2026 and can be identified by serial numbers laser-etched on the side of the equipment.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled regulator immediately if you own an Apeks XL4, XL4+, or XL4 Ocea model.
- Check the serial number on the side of your regulator. If it falls between 250402212 and 260402893, it is affected.
- Bring the regulator to any HEAD Watersports Authorized Retailer for a free valve spindle assembly replacement.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
- Sold at
- Authorized Apeks, Aqualung, and HEAD Watersports retailers and online at apeksdiving.com, aqualung.com and head.com from April 2025 through June 2026 for between $260 to $1,140.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,105
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- England
- Company contact
- HEAD Watersports toll free at 800-874-3236 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email RecallXL4@aqualung.com or online at https://us.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-and-technical-notice, https://us.aqualung.com/pages/recall-information, https://www.head.com/en_US/recalls or https://www.head.com/en and click on "Voluntary Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26677
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.