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Product Recall: Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages (2607-0132)
Official product safety report including images and corrective action →
⚠ What You Should 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
Recall Details
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.
Corrective Action
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
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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.