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🧸 Product FR July 13, 2022

apeks — exotec gilet stabilisateur de plongée

il a été constaté que la corde sur l'épaule droite du gilet était trop courte et que cela avait pour conséquence l'ouverture non intentionnelle de la valve du gilet laissant sortir l'air du gilet.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
apeks — exotec gilet stabilisateur de plongée
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
The right shoulder strap may be too short, causing the vest’s valve to open unintentionally and release air, creating a drowning risk. Stop using the vest immediately and return it to the point of purchase.
Barcode (GTIN): 3665771063295 3665771063318 3665771063349 3665771063325
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1477 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 30, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a diving jacket called the Apeks Exotec. It helps divers float and breathe underwater.

What's happening? The strap on the right shoulder is too short. This can accidentally open the jacket’s air valve, letting air out. This could cause the diver to sink.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this jacket, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the jacket right away. Take it back to the store where you bought it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
apeks
Agency-published detail

Type: vêtements, mode, epi · Category: equipements de protection individuels · Hazard: arrêt respiratoire · GTIN: 3665771063295, 3665771063318, 3665771063349, 3665771063325 · il a été constaté que la corde sur l'épaule droite du gilet était trop courte et que cela avait pour conséquence l'ouverture non intentionnelle de la valve du gilet laissant sortir l'air du gilet. · risque de noyade. · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 13, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7631/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
apeks — exotec gilet stabilisateur de plongée. The right shoulder strap may be too short, causing the vest’s valve to open unintentionally and release air, creating a drowning risk. Stop using the vest immediately and return it to the point of purchase.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 13, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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