Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2026-08-06). Hazards: drowning, injury. Models: XL4. About 1,105 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26677 |
| Published | 2026-08-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-07 |
| Products | Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators |
| Firm named in the title | Head Watersports |
| Firms | HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida (importer) |
| Manufactured in | England |
| Units (US) | 1,105 |
| Model numbers | XL4 |
| Hazard classes | drowning, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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