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Name: Diving equipment
Brand: Apeks

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-10-09

Hazard: Asphyxiation

Diving equipment Asphyxiation

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-09
Manufacturer	Apeks
Model identifiers	XL4, Ocea, XL4+
Category	Protective equipment
Hazard	Asphyxiation
Hazard description	A manufacturing defect in the second-stage spindle assembly may restrict the flow of breathing gas at depths exceeding 45 metres. As a result, the regulator may not supply sufficient breathing gas when required, which could lead to drowning. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Remedy	Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/06/2026
Recall number	SR/02778/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Small-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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