Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages Recall (August 2026)
Affected products present a risk of asphyxiation as the flow of breathing gas can be rest….
| What | Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages |
|---|---|
| Brand | Apeks |
| The hazard | Affected products present a risk of asphyxiation as the flow of breathing gas can be restricted during use. |
| Product type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non-Powered |
| Made in | United Kingdom |
| Risk level | Serious |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-08-25 (notice 2607-0132) |
What was recalled
Apeks-branded scuba diving breathing devices.
Why it was recalled
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
Additional informationPSD case number: 2607-0132
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-08-25. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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