Huish Outdoors Recalls Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 18181 · Jun 26, 2018 · Huish Outdoors
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18181
- Date
- Jun 26, 2018
- Company
- Huish Outdoors
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- Oceanic and Hollis scuba diving regulators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves Oceanic and Hollis regulators for scuba diving. The metal regulator attaches to the scuba tank valve and controls the pressure of the air a diver breathes. The serial number is laser etched on the first stage body. Part numbers and UPC numbers are printed on the packaging only. Only regulators with the following part numbers are included in the recall. Oceanic CDX First Stage Part Number Description UPC 40-3770-07 ALPHA 10 + CDX, YOKE 020545096023 40-3771-07 ALPHA 10 + CDX, DIN 020545096030 40-3770 CDX 1ST STAGE, YOKE 020545095538 40-3771 CDX 1ST STAGE, DIN 020545095545 40-6184 KIT, SVC, FDXi/CDX/EDX, 1ST STG 020545097075 Oceanic EDX First Stage Part Number Description UPC 40-7590-07 DELTA 5 + EDX, YOKE, BK 020545043713 40-7591-07 DELTA 5 + EDX, DIN, BK 020545043720 40-7590-24 DELTA 5 + EDX, YOKE, WH 020545096009 40-7591-24 DELTA 5 + EDX, DIN, WH 020545096016 40-7590 EDX 1ST STAGE, YOKE 020545095552 40-7591 EDX 1ST STAGE, DIN 020545095569 40-6184 KIT, SVC, FDXi/CDX/EDX, 1ST STG 020545097075 Oceanic FDX10 First Stage Part Number Description UPC 40-6185 KIT, SVC, FDX10, 1ST STG 020545097013 Oceanic FDXi First Stage Part Number Description UPC 40-8150-07 ZEO + FDXi, YOKE, SWIV, BK 020545092094 40-8150-24 ZEO + FDXi, YOKE, SWIV, WH 020545092100 40-8140-07 ZEO + FDXi, DIN, SWIV, BK 020545087960 40-8140-24 ZEO + FDXi, DIN, SWIV, WH 020545087977 40-8200-03 FDXi 1ST STG, YOKE, BK 020545082705 40-8200-05 FDXi 1ST STG, DIN, BK 020545082729 40-8211-24 FDXi 1ST...
What can happen
The scuba diving regulators can restrict airflow at low tank pressures (below 500 psi), posing a drowning hazard to divers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba diving regulators and contact a local Oceanic or Hollis dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Scuba dive equipment stores nationwide from October 2017 through June 2018 for between $240 and $350 for the first stage regulator only and between $400 and $650 when sold as part of a complete first and second stage regulator.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oceanic and hollis scuba diving regulators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba diving regulators and contact a local Oceanic or Hollis dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The scuba diving regulators can restrict airflow at low tank pressures (below 500 psi), posing a drowning hazard to divers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.