Huish Outdoors has issued a voluntary recall of roughly 7,200 Hollis 200LX Second Stage scuba regulators sold in the United States, along with 370 units sold in Canada, after identifying a defect that can cause the regulator to fail underwater.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the regulator’s inlet tube can crack and break. This can interrupt a diver’s breathing gas supply, creating a risk of serious injury or death from drowning.
The recall was announced on July 16, 2026, after the company received 17 reports of broken inlet tubes. No injuries or deaths have been linked to the defect so far.
Which Units Are Affected
The recall covers Hollis 200LX Second Stage regulators manufactured in Taiwan and sold between May 2017 and February 2026. Affected units have a black and red metal-and-plastic body, with “200LX” and “Hollis” engraved on top of the second stage. The serial number is located beneath the mouthpiece.
The recalled serial number ranges are:
- C3753 – C77735
- S73202 – S84427
- HA00001 – HA14873
- LX001698 – LX009896
The regulators retailed for approximately $330.
What Divers Should Do
Anyone who owns an affected regulator is advised to stop using it immediately. Owners should check the serial number beneath the mouthpiece against the ranges above.
Unlike recalls that offer a replacement product, Huish Outdoors is providing a free repair through its network of authorized Hollis dealers worldwide. Divers who cannot reach a dealer in person may request a prepaid shipping label directly from the company to send in their regulator.
Why the Defect Matters
The second stage is the final component that delivers breathing gas to a diver, and any structural failure in this part can disrupt airflow without warning. While divers train to manage air-supply emergencies by sharing air with a buddy or switching to an alternate source, an unexpected regulator failure raises the stakes considerably, especially on deep dives, technical dives, in overhead environments like wrecks and caves, or in any situation where a diver is separated from their buddy.
The fact that no injuries have been reported suggests that affected units were either identified before a dive or that failures were managed successfully underwater. Even so, the potential severity of the consequences is why Huish Outdoors moved to a recall rather than waiting for further incidents.
Divers who believe they may own an affected 200LX regulator should check their serial number without delay and contact an authorized Hollis dealer or Huish Outdoors directly to arrange a free repair.
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Tamer brings a sharp analytical background from his senior career in risk management to the diving industry. An expert SDI/TDI Technical Instructor, he focuses on high-level education and environmental advocacy. As a co-founder of the Code Red Sea initiative, he actively leads underwater clean-ups and environmental awareness efforts across Egypt.
