Regulator Recall: Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Announced 2026-08-06 · CPSC
Head Watersports is recalling Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators. The recall cites a risk of serious injury or death from drowning because the second stage regulators can restrict air flow at depths over 45 meters (about 147 feet). The recall is being conducted under the CPSC.
| Brand | Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators |
|---|---|
| Product | Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators |
| Reason | 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. |
| Severity | unknown |
| Agency | CPSC |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using the affected regulators immediately.
- Contact Head Watersports or the retailer for recall instructions and replacement or disposal options.
- Follow the recall instructions for returning or disposing of the product and have any equipment inspected by a qualified professional before use.
How to identify the recalled item
| Recall number | 26677 |
|---|
These are the identifiers CPSC published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
Where it was sold
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.
Quoted from the CPSC notice.
VERIFIED SOURCES
This is an automatically maintained record of an official recall notice. Details can change; always follow the official notice linked above. See all records in the Recall Database.