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

CPSC recall number

Recall number: 26-677

Recall

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

Product

Name of Product: Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators

Recall date

Recall Date: August 06, 2026

Hazard

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 type

Remedy: Repair

What to do

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.

Units affected

Units: About 1,105

Incidents and injuries

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Recalling firm

Importer(s): HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida

Manufactured in

Manufactured In: England

Sold at

Sold At: 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.

Which items are affected

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.