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Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators — recall

Name: Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Brand: Apeks

Consumer goods · United States · 2026-08-06

Hazard: The recalled second stage regulators ca…

Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators can restrict air flow at depths over 45 meters, drowning hazard

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-08-06
Importer	HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida
Retailer	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.
Hazard	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.
Hazard description	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	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.
Recall number	26677
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

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Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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