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SEC Announces Dismissal of Civil Enforcement Action Against Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC, No. 2:23-cv-01511 (C.D. Cal. filed Mar. 1, 2023)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed a joint stipulation with Defendants Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC to dismiss, with prejudice, the Commission's ongoing civil enforcement actionagainst them.
As stated in the joint stipulation, the Commission's decision to seek dismissal is "in the exercise of its discretion" and "does
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC, No. 2:23-cv-01511 (C.D. Cal. filed Mar. 1, 2023)
The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed a joint stipulation with Defendants Terren S. Peizer and Acuitas Group Holdings, LLC to dismiss, with prejudice, the Commission's ongoing civil enforcement actionagainst them.
As stated in the joint stipulation, the Commission's decision to seek dismissal is "in the exercise of its discretion" and "doesnot necessarily reflect the Commission's position on any other case."
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Resources
* SEC Complaint (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/complaints/2026/comp26603.pdf)
* Joint Stipulation (https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/jointstip26603.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26603
FCC Announces Permit-But-Disclose Ex Parte Status, Establishes Docket Concerning Applications for Review of Grants of Broadcast License Assignments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-215):
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The Media Bureau has granted applications consenting to the assignment of broadcast television licenses (1) between Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray), and Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC and ION Television, LLC (collectively, Scripps)/1; (2) from subsidiaries of Allen Media, LLC (Allen Media), to Gray;/2 and (3) from subsidiaries of SagamoreHill Broadcasting II, LLC (SagamoreHill), and subsidiaries of Block Communications, Inc. (Block), to Gray./3 DIRECTV,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-215):
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The Media Bureau has granted applications consenting to the assignment of broadcast television licenses (1) between Gray Television Licensee, LLC (Gray), and Scripps Broadcasting Holdings LLC and ION Television, LLC (collectively, Scripps)/1; (2) from subsidiaries of Allen Media, LLC (Allen Media), to Gray;/2 and (3) from subsidiaries of SagamoreHill Broadcasting II, LLC (SagamoreHill), and subsidiaries of Block Communications, Inc. (Block), to Gray./3 DIRECTV,LLC (DIRECTV), timely filed applications for review of these transactions./4
Based upon review of the record, we find that the public interest would be served by creating a consolidated docket for these proceedings and allowing further comment. We remind parties to identify which application for review and license assignments they are addressing in their submissions.
Applications for review are subject, unless otherwise provided, to treatment by the Commission as restricted proceedings for ex parte purposes under section 1.1208 of the Commission's rules./5 Pursuant to section 1.1200(a) of the Commission's rules, however, the Commission may adopt modified ex parte procedures in particular proceedings if the public interest so requires./6 We have concluded that classifying this proceeding as permit-but-disclose would permit broader public participation and thereby serve the public interest./7 Accordingly, by this Public Notice, and pursuant to section 1.1200(a) of the Commission's rules, we announce that the ex parte procedures applicable to permit-but-disclose proceedings will govern our consideration of these applications for review./8
Permit-but-disclose ex parte procedures permit parties to make ex parte presentations to the Commissioners and Commission staff and require that these presentations be disclosed in the record of the relevant proceeding. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation. Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda, or other filings in the proceeding, then the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b).
Copies of any written presentation and summaries of any oral presentation must be filed electronically using the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). All filings concerning matters referenced in this Public Notice should refer to MB Docket No. 26-215. Paper filings may be sent by commercial overnight courier or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to FCC, 9050 Junction Drive, P.O. Box 179, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701. U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 45 L Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. All filings must be made in accordance with Section 1.1206(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. 47 C.F.R. Sec.1.1206(b)(1).
Individuals can access copies of the Application and related documents online through the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) at www.fcc.gov\ecfs. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at: (202) 418-0530 (voice), (844) 432-2275 (videophone), or (202) 418-0432 (TTY).
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Footnotes:
1/ See Letter from Chief, Video Division to Gray Television Licensee, et al., Letter Order, DA 26-417 (MB rel. Apr. 28, 2026) (Gray-Scripps Order) (application for review pending). The full list of applications and licensee subsidiaries are listed in Attachment 1.
2/ See Applications for Consent to the Assignment of Licenses from Subsidiaries of Allen Media, LLC, to Gray Television, LLC., Memorandum Opinion and Order, DA 26-427 (MB Apr. 30, 2026) (Gray-Allen Order) (application for review pending). The full list of applications and licensee subsidiaries are listed in Attachment 2.
3/ See Letter from Chief, Video Division to Gray Television Licensee, LLC., et al., Letter Order, DA 26-441 (MB May 6, 2026) (Gray-SagamoreHill-Block Order) (application for review pending). The full list of applications and licensee subsidiaries are listed in Attachment 3.
4/ See DIRECTV Application for Review, LMS File No. 0000298332 (filed May 28, 2026); DIRECTV Application for Review, LMS File No. 0000298499 (filed June 1, 2026) (addressing both the Gray-Allen Order and the GraySagamoreHill-Block Order). The caption for the latter pleading includes LMS File numbers 0000277205, 0000277206, and 0000277208. However, in granting those applications in Letter from Chief, Video Division to Gray Television Licensee, LLC, et al., Letter Order, DA 26-281 (MB Mar. 23, 2026), the Video Division cited a letter from DIRECTV confirming that "DIRECTV does not object to these specific assignments." Id. at 4 (citation omitted). No timely challenge to grant of those three applications was filed, and the grant is final.
5/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1208.
6/ 47 CFR Sec. 1.1200(a).
7/ See Commission Announces Permit-But-Disclose Ex Parte Status for Renewal Applications filed by Fox Television Stations, Inc., Public Notice, 22 FCC Rcd 11379 (2007); Commission Announces Permit-But-Disclose Ex Parte Status and Establishes MB Docket No. 23-293 for Application for Renewal of License of WTXF-TV, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Public Notice, 38 FCC Rcd 7691 (MB 2023); Media Bureau Announces Permit-But-Disclose Ex Partes Status for Application for Review of Media Bureau's Decision in Fox Sports Net Ohio, LLC, v. Massillon Cable TV, Inc., Public Notice, 26 FCC Rcd 3720 (MB 2011).
8/ See 47 CFR Sec. 1.1206.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-827A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Winston Porter & Seeday 3-Drawer, 4-Drawer, 5-Drawer Dressers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Winston Porter and Seeday 3-Drawer, 4-Drawer and 5-Drawer Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 2,000 5-Drawer Dressers, 28 3-Drawer Dressers and 22 4-Drawer Dressers
Consumer Contact:
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Winston Porter and Seeday 3-Drawer, 4-Drawer and 5-Drawer Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 2,000 5-Drawer Dressers, 28 3-Drawer Dressers and 22 4-Drawer Dressers
Consumer Contact:Linyi Lingmoxuan and Seeday by email at Winstonporterseedayrecall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Winston Porter and Seeday 5-Drawer Dressers, and Seeday 3-Drawer Dressers and 4-Drawer Dressers. The dressers are made of wood with a white or black finish. Each drawer has two black metal knobs. The 3-Drawer Dresser measures 16.3 inches long, 30 inches wide, and 33.5 inches tall. The 4-Drawer Dresser measures 16.3 inches long, 29.5 inches wide and 34.6 inches tall. The 5-Drawer Dresser measures 16.3 inches long, 30 inches wide and 42 inches tall. The 3-Drawer dresser has model numbers DG-PB-0007 (white) or DG-PB-0013 (black) printed on the product packaging. The 4-Drawer dresser has model numbers DG-PB-0015 (white) or DG-PB-0016 (black) printed on the product packaging. The 5-Drawer dresser has model numbers DG-PB-0008 (white) or DG-PB-0014 (black) printed on the product packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact Linyi Lingmoxuan and Seeday for instructions on how to identify affected units and dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write the word "recalled" on the top and all sides of the dresser with a permanent marker and email a photo demonstrating disposal of the product to Winstonporterseedayrecall@outlook.com.
Incidents/Injuries: One report of a tip-over incident with a dresser that resulted in the injury of a 3-year-old child.
Sold At: The 3-Drawer Dresser was sold on Amazon.com from February 2026 through June 2026 for about $110. The 4-Drawer Dresser was sold on Amazon.com from February 2026 through June 2026 for about $130. The 5-Drawer Dresser was sold on Wayfair.com and Amazon.com from May 2025 through January 2026 for between $70 and $160.
Retailers: Linyi Lingmoxuan Technology Co., Ltd., of China and Shenzhen Xinmu Home Furnishing Trading Co., Ltd., dba Seeday, of China.
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-663
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Winston-Porter-and-Seeday-3-Drawer-4-Drawer-and-5-Drawer-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Laziza Dressers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Laziza Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 150
Consumer Contact: Fitueyes by email at lazizadresserrecall@s-homooi.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Laziza-branded
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Laziza Dressers
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standard as required by the STURDY Act.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 150
Consumer Contact: Fitueyes by email at lazizadresserrecall@s-homooi.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Laziza-branded3-in-1 Dressers. The wooden dressers were sold in white, dark brown or light brown. Each dresser has three drawers, measures about 31.4 inches long, 15.4 inches wide, 31.9 inches high; and weighs 82 pounds. "Three Drawer Dresser," model number WE11E5080Wx3-W or WE11E5081Rx3-W and batch number SME2025112805 or SME2025102401 are printed on a label on the back of the dresser.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Fitueyes for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write the word "recalled" on the top and all sides of the dresser with a permanent marker and to submit a photo to lazizadresserrecall@s-homooi.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Wayfair.com from March 2024 through April 2026 for about $870.
Importer(s): Fitueyes, Inc., of City of Industry, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-676
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Fitueyes-Recalls-Laziza-Dressers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers With Rechargeable 2032 Batteries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers with Rechargeable 2032 Batteries
Hazard: The recalled battery chargers violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because the charger has lithium coin batteries that can be accessed easily by children. In addition, the coin batteries provided with the battery charger are not in child-resistant packaging, and the packaging does not have the warnings as required by Reese's Law. When button
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers with Rechargeable 2032 Batteries
Hazard: The recalled battery chargers violate the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries because the charger has lithium coin batteries that can be accessed easily by children. In addition, the coin batteries provided with the battery charger are not in child-resistant packaging, and the packaging does not have the warnings as required by Reese's Law. When buttoncell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 4,930
Consumer Contact: A2batt by email at info@a2batt.com or online at www.eemb.com/Recall or www.eemb.com and click "Charger Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers with Rechargeable 2032 Batteries, model SKLC-0420-0040. The product includes the charger, four rechargeable 2032 lithium-ion batteries, and a USB cable. The brand name "EEMB" is on the front of the product and the model number "SKLC-0420-0040" is printed on the back.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the charger immediately, remove the batteries and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact A2batt to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALL" on the charger. If batteries remain in packaging, dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines and provide a photo of the disposal to info@a2batt.com.
Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from August 2024 through March 2026 for about $14.
Retailer: EEMB USA, doing business as A2batt, Inc., of Redlands, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-670
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/A2batt-Recalls-EEMB-Lithium-Coin-Battery-Chargers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Consumer-Products-with-Coin-Batteries
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers
Hazard: The recalled mowers violate the mandatory safety standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers because the blades can operate without the blade control system engaged or continue to operate even after the release of the control, posing a serious laceration hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 320 (In addition, 9 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: DR Power Equipment toll-free at 877-221-4038
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers
Hazard: The recalled mowers violate the mandatory safety standard for walk-behind power lawn mowers because the blades can operate without the blade control system engaged or continue to operate even after the release of the control, posing a serious laceration hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 320 (In addition, 9 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: DR Power Equipment toll-free at 877-221-4038from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@drpower.com, or online at http://www.drpower.com/recalls or https://www.drpower.com/ and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves DR Power PRO MAX30 30" Deck Wide Cut Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers 10.6 FPT, Models: ES (WM25030DEN), MS (WM25030DMN) and MS Recon (WM25030DMNR). The lawn mowers are orange and black and have the "DR" logo printed on the black clippings bag, front guard, and top of the motor. The brand "PRO MAX30" is labeled on the front handlebars. The model and serial number are printed on the left side of the mower in front of the rear wheel. The following models and serial numbers are subject to the recall: [View table in the link at bottom.]
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately unless they have already received a free repair kit in the mail from DR Power and it has been installed. If the repair kit has not been installed, contact DR Power to receive updated repair instructions or schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer. Owners who have not received a repair kit should contact DR Power Equipment to receive a free repair kit or schedule a free repair from an authorized dealer.
Incidents/Injuries: The manufacturer reported 19 incidents involving the mower blades staying engaged or not stopping after release of the blade control. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Independent power equipment stores nationwide and online at drpower.com from September 2024 through September 2025 for between $1,600 and $1,800.
Manufacturer(s): Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Distributor(s): DR Power Equipment, of South Burlington, Vermont
Manufactured In: United States
Recall number: 26-648
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/DR-Power-Equipment-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Laceration-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Lawn-Mowers
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Hazard: The recalled second stage regulators can restrict air flow to the user at depths exceeding 45 meters (approximately 147 feet), posing risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 1,105
Consumer Contact: HEAD Watersports toll free at 800-874-3236 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email RecallXL4@aqualung.com or online at https://us.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-and-technical-notice,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Apeks Second Stage Scuba Regulators
Hazard: The recalled second stage regulators can restrict air flow to the user at depths exceeding 45 meters (approximately 147 feet), posing risk of serious injury or death from a drowning hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 1,105
Consumer Contact: HEAD Watersports toll free at 800-874-3236 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email RecallXL4@aqualung.com or online at https://us.apeksdiving.com/pages/recall-information-and-technical-notice,https://us.aqualung.com/pages/recall-information, https://www.head.com/en_US/recalls or https://www.head.com/en and click on "Voluntary Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Apeks model XL4, XL4+ and XL4 Ocea second stage scuba regulators sold from April 2025 through June 2026. They were sold in various colors or color combinations of black, white, gray, mint or yellow, with serial numbers between 250402212 and 260402893. The serial number is laser-etched on the side of the regulator and also appears on the shipping carton.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled second stage scuba regulators immediately and bring the product to any HEAD Watersports Authorized Retailer who will replace the valve spindle assembly at no cost to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Authorized Apeks, Aqualung, and HEAD Watersports retailers and online at apeksdiving.com, aqualung.com and head.com from April 2025 through June 2026 for between $260 to $1,140.
Importer(s): HEAD USA, Inc. dba Head Watersports of Delray Beach, Florida
Manufactured In: England
Recall number: 26-677
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Head-Watersports-Recalls-Apeks-Second-Stage-Scuba-Regulators-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Drowning-Hazard
