Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulators Recall
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Apeks scuba diving second-stage regulators are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect that can restrict breathing gas flow at depths over 45 metres.
What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by ACCC on August 1, 2026 and geographically references Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
Areazine pairs this record with the original agency URL so you can check the primary source before acting. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, accc, Diving.
What Happened
A manufacturing defect in the affected second-stage regulators can restrict the flow of breathing gas at depths exceeding 45 metres. The regulator may not deliver sufficient breathing gas when required.
Which Products Are Affected
Apeks scuba diving second-stage regulators: XL4, XL4+ and Ocea. Serial number range: 250402212 to 260402893.
What You Should Do
Stop using affected regulators immediately. Do not use the regulator until it has been inspected and verified as safe to use. Return the regulator to the place of purchase or an authorised Apeks service centre. Affected regulators will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired free of charge by qualified technicians using approved Apeks replacement components. If unsure whether your regulator is affected, contact your local Apeks dealer for customer support or further assistance. Contact: HEAD OCEANIA PTY LIMITED t/s ZOGGS AUSTRALIA, call (02) 9453 2000 (Dial 1), email info@au.mares.com or RecallXL4@aqualung.com, visit https://au.apeksdiving.com/pages/store-locator.
Why This Matters
Risk of death or serious injury from asphyxiation if the regulator does not supply adequate air to a diver when used.
Source
Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗
Related Product Recalls
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
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Frequently Asked Questions
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