Product Safety New Zealand recall Recall notice
Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages. Products included in this
This notice is for Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages. Products included in this recall have serial numbers ranging from: 250402212 to 260402893 Further product identification information Sold at From To Dive Wellington 11 August 2025 8 May 2026 The Diver Doctor 27 January 2026 18 May 2026 Dive Tutukaka 30 October 2025 30 October 2025 from Head Oceania Pty Ltd (trading as Apeks). Review the photos and listed product details before using, keeping, selling, or giving it away.
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Supplier contact Head Oceania Pty Ltd (trading as Apeks) 09 525 4032 info@nz.mares.com
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Source: New Zealand · Product Safety
Recall number: apeks-xl4-xl4-and-ocea-regulator-second-stages
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Source New Zealand · Product Safety
Recall date June 24, 2026
Product name Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages. Products included in this recall have serial numbers ranging from: 250402212 to 260402893 Further product identification information Sold at From To Dive Wellington 11 August 2025 8 May 2026 The Diver Doctor 27 January 2026 18 May 2026 Dive Tutukaka 30 October 2025 30 October 2025
Brand / company Head Oceania Pty Ltd (trading as Apeks)
Hazard / issue Head Oceania (trading as Apeks) is recalling these products because 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. In an extreme situation this presents a risk of death or serious injury from asphyxiation if the regulator does not supply adequate air to a diver when used.
Remedy / action
- Stop using the regulator immediately if it falls within the affected serial number range. Please return the regulator to either: The authorised Apeks dealer from whom it was purchased; or Aquatech NZ, 4 Wouldbank Way, Welcome Bay, New Zealand 3112. Include clearly your name, number, return shipping address and store/point of purchase details. 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.
Recall number / record ID apeks-xl4-xl4-and-ocea-regulator-second-stages
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