Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
USHead Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | 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 |
| Title | Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/regu-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Second Stage Regulator |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/regu-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of Serial Number Etched on Recalled Regulator |
| Hazards › Name | 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 › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,105 |
| Recall I D | 10912 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2026-08-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 26677 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-08-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | England |
Check Other Products In Your Household
Free Safety ToolsSafety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:
📢 Share Warning
Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:
🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard Check if your household is affected: https://therecallfile.com/recalls/head-watersports-recalls-apeks-second-stage-scuba-regulators-recalled/CPSC-26677
Join Alertlist
Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.
Featured on Product Hunt
Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.
Support The Recall File
Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.
Related Recalls
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Tires
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Airbag
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Airbag