Critical Alert
Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using this product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #26677
Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida · Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Product 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.
Repair
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators, according to a recall announced on August 6, 2026 by the CPSC. This recall covers 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 CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair by contacting HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida. The CPSC strongly advises checking purchase records and inspecting any matching products in the home.
This recall appears in: Drowning Hazards.
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