Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 26-677 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 6, 2026
- Brand
- Head Watersports
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
- Hazard
- Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,105
- Made in
- England
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 7, 2026
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators · About 1,105 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida.
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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators (About 1,105 units). This recall involves Apeks model XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea second stage scuba regulators sold from April 2025 through June 2026.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 7, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.