Head Watersports recalls Apeks XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea scuba regulators over restricted air flow at depth
The regulators can restrict the air a diver gets at depths below 45 meters (about 147 feet), which could cause drowning, serious injury or death; no injuries have been reported.
What to do
Stop using the regulators immediately and take them to any HEAD Watersports Authorized Retailer, who will replace the valve spindle assembly for free. Check that your serial number is between 250402212 and 260402893.
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Recall details
- Product
- Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
- 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.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 1,105
- Where sold
- 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.
- Remedy
- Repair
- Notice last updated
- August 7, 2026
- Recall date
- August 6, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
- 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. Remedy options: Repair.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 1,105
- Sold at
- 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.
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