Head Watersports Recalls Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 26677. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled second stage regulators can restrict air flow to the user at depths exceeding 45 meters (approximately 147 feet), posing risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled second stage scuba regulators immediately and bring the product to any HEAD Watersports Authorized Retailer who will replace the valve spindle assembly at no cost to the consumer.
CPSC recall 26677 has the recall date 6 Aug 2026. The notice names the firm HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports. The recall has about 1,105 units. The median CPSC recall of 2026 has 4,008 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,105 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Apeks model XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea second stage scuba regulators sold from April 2025 through June 2026. They were sold in various colors or color combinations of black, white, gray, mint or yellow, with serial numbers between 250402212 and 260402893. The serial number is laser-etched on the side of the regulator and also appears on the shipping carton. |
| Product | Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators, About 1,105 |
| Sold at | Authorized Apeks, Aqualung, and HEAD Watersports retailers and online at apeksdiving.com, aqualung.com and head.com from April 2025 through June 2026 for between $260 to $1,140. |
| Importer | HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports |
| Made in | England |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,105Median of 2026: 4,008
- CPSC recalls of 2026
- 459
- Recalls of 2026 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 26677The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 26677. https://recallregister.com/product/10912-head-watersports-recalls-apeks-second-stage-scuba-regulators-recalled/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 26677 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Apeks, Aqualung, and HEAD Watersports retailers and online at apeksdiving.com, aqualung.com and head.com from April 2025 through June 2026 for between $260 to $1,140.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 26677?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 26677?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,105