At Mike’s Dive Store, your safety is our absolute priority. We are sharing the following important safety notice regarding selected Apeks XL4, XL4+ and OCEA second stages and octopuses.
Immediate Stop Use / Stop Sale Notice Issued
HEAD Watersports S.p.A., as the distributor and importer of Apeks products in the European Union, has issued a voluntary safety recall in coordination with Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd.
Performance testing has identified that certain affected second stages may not meet the requirements of the EN 250 safety standard due to a manufacturing issue involving the spindle assembly.
Under demanding diving conditions, particularly at depths exceeding 45 metres, this fault could restrict the flow of breathing gas and pose a risk of inadequate air supply to the diver.
Affected regulators must NOT be used at any depth until they have been inspected and, where necessary, repaired.
Affected Products
The recall applies to the following Apeks products:
- Apeks XL4
- Apeks XL4+
- Apeks OCEA
Affected serial numbers:
250402212 to 260402893 (inclusive)
If your regulator serial number falls outside this range, your regulator is not affected and may continue to be used.
If you are unable to verify your regulator’s serial number, please stop using it until it has been inspected.
What You Must Do
If you own one of the affected regulators:
- Stop using the regulator immediately
- Do not dive with the affected second stage or octopus
- Remove the product from service
- Arrange an inspection and repair through the official Apeks recall process
Please do not attempt to repair or modify the regulator yourself.
How to Check Your Regulator
Locate the serial number on your Apeks second stage and check whether it falls between:
250402212 – 260402893
For full recall instructions and service information, please visit the official Apeks recall page:
https://uk.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-xl4-xl4-ocea
Need Assistance?
If you purchased your Apeks regulator from Mike’s Dive Store — or if you are unsure whether your regulator is affected — our team is here to help.
We can assist with:
- Confirming whether your regulator is included in the recall
- Advising you on the next steps
- Helping you access further support from Apeks
Please contact our customer service team if you require assistance.
Your Safety Comes First
We understand that equipment recalls can be concerning, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
At Mike’s Dive Store, we are committed to keeping our customers informed and ensuring that all diving equipment meets the highest possible safety standards. We are working closely with Apeks and will share any further updates as soon as they become available.
If you know someone who owns an Apeks XL4, XL4+ or OCEA regulator, please share this notice with them.
Dive safe,
The Team at Mike’s Dive Store
