Safety Recall: HEAD Japan APEKS XL4 OCEA Regulator MINT / APEKS XL4+ Regulator – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 09, 2026

Recall Information Record

Case Number: 00000035499
Product: APEKS XL4 OCEA Regulator MINT / APEKS XL4+ Regulator
Brand: HEAD Japan
Hazards: Safety Risk
Source: Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

WHAT HAPPENED

HEAD Japan has issued a recall for certain APEKS XL4 OCEA Regulator MINT and APEKS XL4+ Regulator units due to a manufacturing defect in the second stage spindle. The defect can cause restricted gas flow when the regulator is used at depths exceeding 45 meters, potentially leading to serious injury or death from suffocation. The recall was announced on the Japan Consumer Affairs Agency recall information site under management number 00000035499.

This recall is significant because it involves critical diving safety equipment. A failure at depth could prevent a diver from receiving adequate breathing gas, leading to an emergency situation. The affected products were sold under the HEAD Japan brand, and the recall is being conducted in coordination with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Consumers who own these regulators should stop using them immediately and check if their unit is affected.

If you have one of these regulators, please take the following steps:

• Stop using the regulator immediately, especially for dives deeper than 45 meters.
• Contact HEAD Japan or the point of purchase for information on how to return or exchange the product.
• Visit the official Japan CAA recall site and search for management number 00000035499 for further details and updates.

AFFECTED BATCHES & TARGET SPECIFICS

– **Target Model / Type:** N/A
– **JAN Barcode:** N/A
– **Affected Serial / Lot Numbers:** N/A
– **Total Units Affected:** N/A

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY NOTES

The recall is supervised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The defect involves a manufacturing flaw in the second stage spindle, which may restrict gas flow when diving deeper than 45 meters, posing a risk of suffocation. The recall process started on 2026-07-03.

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