Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published August 6, 2026
Head Watersports Apeks Second Stage Regulators Recalled: Risk of Drowning at Deep Dives
Head Watersports recalls Apeks XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea second stage scuba regulators sold 2025-2026 due to air flow restriction at depths over 45m, risking drowning. Consumers must stop use and get free replacement.
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.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Head Watersports is recalling Apeks second stage scuba regulators that can restrict air flow at depths over 45 meters, potentially causing drowning. This affects units sold between April 2025 and June 2026. Consumers should stop using these regulators immediately and get a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/97409-head-watersports-apeks-second-stage-regulators-recalled-risk-of-drowning.
“Head Watersports Apeks Second Stage Regulators Recalled: Risk of Drowning at Deep Dives.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/97409-head-watersports-apeks-second-stage-regulators-recalled-risk-of-drowning. Based on CPSC recall #10912 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Head-Watersports-Recalls-Apeks-Second-Stage-Scuba-Regulators-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Drowning-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on August 6, 2026, that Head Watersports is recalling Apeks second stage scuba regulators due to a drowning hazard. Consumers should stop using the recalled regulators immediately and bring them to an authorized retailer for a free valve spindle assembly replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Apeks
Product: Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Models: XL4, XL4+, XL4 Ocea
Serial numbers: 250402212 through 260402893
Sold: April 2025 through June 2026
What to do
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. 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 visit 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.
The hazard
According to the CPSC, the recalled second stage regulators can restrict air flow to the user at depths exceeding 45 meters (approximately 147 feet), posing a risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard. The agency reported no incidents or injuries related to this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls involving drowning risks include the Evajoy Above-Ground Pool Recall on February 26, 2026, and the Hobby Lobby Sunneday & Blue Bay Pools Recall on January 29, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Earthtec Pool Drain Covers Recall (April 30, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Apeks model XL4, XL4+ or XL4 Ocea second stage regulators with serial numbers between 250402212 and 260402893. The serial number is laser-etched on the regulator and appears on the shipping carton.
Brand
HEAD Watersports
Product
Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Discard the recalled second stage scuba regulators and do not use them for diving.
Get Free Replacement
Take the product to any HEAD Watersports Authorized Retailer for a free valve spindle assembly replacement.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Take action
Contact HEAD Watersports
We’ve drafted a message you can send HEAD Watersports to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10912 — Head Watersports Apeks Second Stage Regulators Recalled: Risk of Drowning at Deep Dives
Hello,
I own a Head Watersports Apeks Second Stage Regulators Recalled: Risk of Drowning at Deep Dives that is covered by recall 10912 from HEAD Watersports.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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