Apeks · Diving equipment

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.

Published: 09 October 2026
Notifying authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Catalog checked: 23 October 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 15/06/2026

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/02778/26
Model: XL4, Ocea, XL4+

Classification

Category: Protective equipment
Risk type: Asphyxiation
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

Scuba diving regulator. Manufacturing period of affected products: April 2025 - April 2026. Affected serial number range: 250402212 - 260402893.