Canada
Apeks second-stage scuba regulators (models XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea) in black, white, grey, mint or yellow with serial numbers 250402212–260402893—laser-etched on the side—are affected. They were recalled because at depths exceeding 50 meters (147 feet) the regulator may not deliver sufficient breathing gas. Owners should stop using the regulators immediately and contact an authorized HEAD Watersports retailer for a free repair.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 91 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 1,059 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from April 2025 to June 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in England
Companies: Distributor: HEAD Watersports, Delray Beach, Florida, United States of America.
How to identify it
This recall involves Apeks second stage scuba regulators in models XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea in various colors or color combinations of black, white, grey, mint or yellow with serial numbers between 250402212 and 260402893. The serial number is laser-etched on the side of the regulator.
The hazard
When at depths exceeding 50 meters (147 feet), the regulator may not deliver sufficient breathing gas when required, posing a risk of inadequate air supply to the diver at depth.
As of August 5, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada. In the United States, there have been no reports of incidents or injuries.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulators and contact an authorized HEAD Watersports retailer for a free repair.
For more information, consumers can contact Head Watersports (Aqualung, Apeks, Mares) by telephone at 1-800-874-3236 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at recallxl4@aqualung.com or online at https://us.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-and-technical-notice, https://us.aqualung.com/pages/recall-information, or https://www.head.com/en_US/recalls.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and HEAD Watersports.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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