Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 1 Oct 2026
SR/02778/26
Apeks diving equipment recalled over asphyxiation risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Apeks diving equipment) after it was found to pose an asphyxiation risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Scuba diving regulator. Manufacturing period of affected products: April 2025 - April 2026.
- Brand
- Apeks
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Affected serial number range: 250402212 - 260402893.
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Category
- Protective equipment
Why it's dangerous
Asphyxiation
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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02778/26
View official notice ↗
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