Actionable recallU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecall date: Aug 6, 2026

Head Watersports Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled

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Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard

1Is my item affected?

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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.

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Model XL4
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Affected variants from the official event record
Product or model	Codes and lots	Quantity	Recall number
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators	Not listed	About 1,105	Not listed

Recalled Second Stage RegulatorImage supplied by the official recall source

2What is the risk?

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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.

3What should I do?

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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: HEAD Watersports toll free at 800-874-3236 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] 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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Official parties

Organizations named by the agency

HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida; 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.

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Material change history

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