CPSC recall 26-677, announced August 6, 2026, covers Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators (about 1,105 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call 800-874-3236, go to us.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-and-technical-notice, or email RecallXL4@aqualung.com.
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The serial number is laser-etched on the side of the regulator and also appears on the shipping carton.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports
- Recall number
- 26-677
- Units
- About 1,105
- Manufactured in
- England
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida
Recall contact information
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.
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