Popular scuba gear recalled over parts that could fail underwater
Recalled scuba gear (CPSC)
Federal regulators have recalled popular scuba gear that can crack and break, "posing a risk of serious injury or death from drowning."
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall involves Hollis 200LX second stage diving regulators.
Scuba gear recall
By the numbers:
About 7,200 diving regulators have been recalled in the U.S. Huish Outdoors has received 17 reports of the diving regulator inlet tube breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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Timeline:
They were sold at diving supply stores nationwide from May 2017 through February 2026 for about $330.
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They’re made of black and red plastic and metal, and "200LX" and "Hollis" are engraved on top of the regulator. The product serial number is located under the mouthpiece. The following serial number ranges are included in this recall:
- C3753 – C77735
- S73202 – S84427
- HA00001 – HA14873
- LX001698 – LX009896
What you can do:
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled diving regulators immediately and return them to the nearest authorized Hollis dealer for a free repair.
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Customers can visit the Hollis website to find their nearest authorized Hollis dealer. You can also contact Huish Outdoors for instructions on how to return the product by mail for a free repair.
The Source: This report includes information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.