Product recallOPSS
Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages recalled over a suffocation risk
Product Recall for Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulators presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
5 identifiers listed for this notice.
Apeks-branded scuba diving breathing devices.
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- XL4
- XL4+
- Ocea
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- Between 250402212
- 260402893
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- April 2025 to April 2026
What to do now
The hazard with Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages is suffocation or asphyxiation.
- Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
- Store it where children cannot reach it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Apeks.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- a baby who seems to struggle to breathe
Get help urgently
- a baby or child who is not breathing or has turned blue — call 999 immediately
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2607-0132). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulators presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
The risk
The product presents a risk of asphyxiation as 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.
The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment.
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Apeks.
Advice to consumers
The affected products have been recalled from end users.
Owners are advised to stop using the regulator immediately if it falls within the affected serial number range and return it to their place of purchase or an authorised Apeks service centre. You can find your nearest authorised Apeks service centre using the store locater: https://uk.apeksdiving.com/pages/store-locator .
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.
For further details, please access the Apeks recall page at the following link: Product Safety Recall: Apeks XL4, XL4+ and OCEA Second Stage
Additional information
PSD case number: 2607-0132
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Apeks-branded scuba diving breathing devices.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages been recalled?
The hazard with Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages is suffocation or asphyxiation. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model, serial number and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot. Store it where children cannot reach it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
