Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Scuba Regulators
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Head Watersports is recalling about 1,105 Apeks XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea second stage scuba regulators due to a drowning hazard from restricted airflow at depths over 45 meters.
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What Happened
Head Watersports is recalling Apeks second stage scuba regulators because they can restrict air flow to the user at depths exceeding 45 meters (approximately 147 feet), posing a risk of serious injury or death from drowning.
Which Products Are Affected
The 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. About 1,105 units were sold nationwide through authorized Apeks, Aqualung, and HEAD Watersports retailers and online at apeksdiving.com, aqualung.com and head.com for between $260 to $1,140. The importer is HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida.
What You Should Do
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. 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 visit https://us.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-and-technical-notice for more information.
Why This Matters
The regulators pose a risk of serious injury or death from drowning when air flow is restricted at depth.
Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Head-Watersports-Recalls-Apeks-Second-Stage-Scuba-Regulators-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Drowning-Hazard (CPSC Recall Number 26677)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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