United KingdomApeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea second-stage scuba regulators (Apeks-branded), with serial numbers between 250402212 and 260402893 and manufactured April 2025 to April 2026, are affected. A manufacturing defect in the second-stage spindle assembly can restrict breathing-gas flow at depths exceeding 45 metres, posing a risk of asphyxiation; owners should stop using affected units and return them to their place of purchase or an authorised Apeks service centre for free inspection and repair.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulators presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non-Powered
Brand: Apeks
Models: XL4, XL4+ and Ocea
Affected serial number range: Between 250402212 and 260402893
Manufacturing period of affected products: April 2025 to April 2026
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Product Description: Apeks-branded scuba diving breathing devices.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2607-0132
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of asphyxiation as a manufacturing defect in the second-stage spindle assembly can restrict the flow of breathing gas at depths exceeding 45 metres. The regulator may not deliver sufficient breathing gas when required, posing a risk of inadequate air supply to the diver at depth.
The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
What to do
The affected products have been recalled from end users.
Owners are advised to stop using the regulator immediately if it falls within the affected serial number range and return it to their place of purchase or an authorised Apeks service centre. You can find your nearest authorised Apeks service centre using the store locater: https://uk.apeksdiving.com/pages/store-locator.
Affected regulators will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired free of charge by qualified technicians using approved Apeks replacement components. There is no charge for the inspection, repair or shipping.
For further details, please access the Apeks recall page at the following link: Product Safety Recall: Apeks XL4, XL4+ and OCEA Second Stage
The official notice
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