European Union
Apeks scuba diving regulators (models XL4, Ocea and XL4+) manufactured in the United Kingdom between April 2025 and April 2026, with serial numbers 250402212–260402893, are affected. A manufacturing defect in the second-stage spindle assembly may restrict breathing gas flow at depths exceeding 45 metres, which could lead to drowning, and the product does not comply with the PPE Regulation; the manufacturer has issued a voluntary recall from consumers.
What's being recalled
Scuba diving regulator. Manufacturing period of affected products: April 2025 - April 2026.
Country of origin: United Kingdom.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02778/26
Type or model: XL4, Ocea, XL4+
Batch: Affected serial number range: 250402212 - 260402893.
The hazard
A manufacturing defect in the second-stage spindle assembly may restrict the flow of breathing gas at depths exceeding 45 metres. As a result, the regulator may not supply sufficient breathing gas when required, which could lead to drowning.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
What to do
Product recall from consumers (voluntary, manufacturer).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.
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