Product Recall: Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages (2607-0132)
- Published
- 2026-08-25
- Category
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non-Powered
- Brand
- Apeks
- Hazard type
- Suffocation or strangulation
Product Recall for Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulators presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
De onde vem o dado
Official OPSS report
Cuidado
This is safety information, not advice
O que fazer com isso
What to do if you bought this product
What is the hazard with Product Recall: Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages (2607-0132)?
Product Recall: Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages (2607-0132) (Apeks) was announced earlier this year, in the "Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non-Powered" category. 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. That is the hazard as reported publicly by the firm and the regulator; it does not necessarily mean every unit has failed.
What should you do if you own this product?
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 Contact the firm directly using the official recall page linked below for the exact remedy steps.
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Recall
A public notice from a safety regulator or the company itself asking consumers to stop using, return, repair or exchange a product because it does not meet a safety requirement.
Hazard
The specific way a product can hurt someone — for example choking, fire, electric shock or a fall — as described by the regulator or the manufacturer.
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