Apeks Scuba Regulators Recalled Over Drowning Hazard
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Apeks second stage scuba regulators in models XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea are recalled due to risk of inadequate air supply at depths exceeding 50 meters.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 6, 2026 and geographically references Canada and United States. 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 & Food 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.
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What Happened
Apeks second stage scuba regulators are recalled due to the risk of inaccurate air supply causing a drowning hazard. When at depths exceeding 50 meters (147 feet), the regulator may not deliver sufficient breathing gas when required.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves Apeks second stage scuba regulators in models XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea in various colors or color combinations of black, white, grey, mint or yellow with serial numbers between 250402212 and 260402893. The serial number is laser-etched on the side of the regulator. The company reported that 91 units were sold in Canada and 1,059 were sold in the United States from April 2025 to June 2026. The products were manufactured in England.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulators and contact an authorized HEAD Watersports retailer for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Head Watersports (Aqualung, Apeks, Mares) by telephone at 1-800-874-3236 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recallxl4@aqualung.com or online at https://us.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-and-technical-notice, https://us.aqualung.com/pages/recall-information, or https://www.head.com/en_US/recalls.
Why This Matters
The hazard poses a risk of inadequate air supply to the diver at depth, which can lead to drowning.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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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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