‘Stop Use’ Notice Issued For Hollis 200LX Second Stage Regulator

Huish Outdoors has issued a recall notice for the company’s Hollis 200LX Second Stage Regulator, recommending divers stop using it and retailers stop selling it.

The company said it “has received reports of internal components within certain Hollis 200LX second stage regulators separating or fracturing before or after a dive,” adding:

“Our investigation indicates that some units may exhibit reduced impact resistance, particularly if the second stage is dropped or struck on the adjustable inhalation knob. In these cases, damage to the inlet tube assembly could render the second stage non-functional.

“While no incidents have been reported during an active dive, this condition could pose a drowning hazard if it were to occur in use. As a precaution, we are issuing this Stop Use notice while we complete our technical review and prepare a corrective remedy.”

Consequently, Huish Outdoors is recommending divers do the following:

• Do not dive with the affected regulator.
• Remove it from service immediately.
• Do not attempt to repair, modify, or continue using the product.

Dealers and distributors around the world should:

• Stop selling and shipping all affected 200LX second stages.
• Quarantine existing inventory.
• Do not return product unless instructed by Huish Outdoors.
• Contact your customers.

Huish Outdoors said it is finalizing the required replacement parts along with a standardized retrofit procedure to be performed by authorized technicians.

The company said it would issue a follow-up notice with information on parts availability, dealer repair instructions and the customer support process by region.

For any other questions, Huish Outdoors said to contact them directly at [email protected].