Japan
Regulator APEKS XL4 OCEA Regulator MINT and APEKS XL4+ Regulator (EANs 3665771062885 and 3665771063219; serial numbers 250402212 to 260402893) sold June 2025 to June 20, 2026 are affected. Some units have a manufacturing defect in the second-stage spindle that may restrict gas flow at depths exceeding 45 meters; consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact HEAD Japan via the online reception form at https://aqualungjp.net/support/contact_form/ or by e-mail at support_jp@aqualung.com for a replacement.
What's being recalled
Both products (1) and (2) were sold from June 2025 to June 20, 2026.
How to identify it
Model: Product name: Regulator, Trade names: (1) APEKS XL4 OCEA Regulator MINT, (2) APEKS XL4+ Regulator, EAN codes: (1) 3665771062885, (2) 3665771063219, Serial numbers: (1)(2) 250402212 to 260402893.
The hazard
It was found that some products have a manufacturing defect in the spindle of the second stage of the regulator, which may restrict gas flow at depths exceeding 45 meters underwater.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company via the online reception form (24 hours) at https://aqualungjp.net/support/contact_form/ or E-mail at support_jp@aqualung.com. The company recalls and replaces the products.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Japan (via OECD GlobalRecalls), collected from OECD GlobalRecalls. Check the original before you act on it.
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