InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Apeks – Diving equipment

Apeks – Diving equipment

Name: No Name Provided

Category: 10

Date: 2026-10-09

Product Category: Protective equipment

Risk Type: Asphyxiation

Danger: 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.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/06/2026

Description: Scuba diving regulator. Manufacturing period of affected products: April 2025 – April 2026. Affected serial number range: 250402212 – 260402893.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

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