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A regulator is a piece of equipment that you should never compromise on. When a reputable manufacturer like Hollis announces a recall, or when others launch a Poseidon regulator configurator, the only sensible thing to do is to check your own equipment before diving again.
Huish Outdoors, the parent company of Hollis, has recalled approximately 7,200 Hollis 200LX second stage regulators in the United States, with an additional 370 units recalled in Canada. Here's what you need to know, without exaggeration or downplaying.
The recall, officially announced on July 16, 2026, by the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. consumer product safety agency), concerns exclusively the second stage of the Hollis 200LX regulator. This model was sold in specialized diving stores between May 2017 and February 2026, for approximately 290 euros in the United States (originally priced at $330).
The identified defect affects the inlet tube of the second stage. In some units, this tube may crack or break, particularly after a shock or fall onto the inhalation adjustment knob. A rupture renders the second stage non-functional, which interrupts the supply of breathable gas at the moment when the diver needs it. Huish Outdoors has received 17 reports of this type of failure. No injuries or incidents occurring during active dives have been reported to date.
This last point deserves to be emphasized because it changes the interpretation of the case: the reported failures were evidently detected before launch, or managed without serious consequences once they occurred. This does not change the obligation to check one's equipment, but it puts things into perspective regarding the actual severity observed so far.
The markings "200LX" and "Hollis" are engraved on the top of the second stage. The serial number is located under the mouthpiece.
The affected serial number ranges, according to the official CPSC notice:
A point of vigilance: the first quality advisory published by Hollis in March 2026, before the official recall in July, mentioned a slightly different range for the first batch (C37523 to C77735, with an additional digit). The two official advisories do not necessarily contradict each other, the difference may be due to a transcription error between the two documents. However, if your number falls on the border of one of these ranges, do not make a decision on your own. Contact an authorized Hollis dealer for confirmation.
If your regulator matches the ranges listed above, the process is simple and free of charge.
Immediately stop using the product, including for swimming pools or baptisms. Disconnect the low-pressure hose from the second stage. Return it to your nearest authorized Hollis dealer through the dealer locator on hollis.com, or contact Huish Outdoors directly at 888-270-8595 (between 8 AM and 5 PM Mountain Time, Monday to Friday) or by email at [email protected] to obtain a prepaid return label.
The repair itself involves replacing the original brass intake tube with a stainless steel tube, which is more resistant to impacts. This service is completely free of charge, regardless of the purchase date of the regulator.
I tell every diver I train: all mechanical equipment can fail. It's like learning how to change the battery in your dive computer: it requires precise movements and regular checks. What distinguishes good risk management is not believing that your equipment is infallible. It's knowing how to check your gear before each dive, maintaining a functional and accessible octopus, and keeping your air sharing skills with your buddy sharp enough so you don't hesitate the day you need to use them.
A manufacturing defect only becomes an accident if it goes undetected, either before the dive through a standard inspection, or during the dive through effective fault management. Both of these can be learned and practiced, not just in theory.
Fault management, redundancy, and safety automation are core components of the AquaExposure training program. They are fundamental, not optional.
Price converted from the US retail price (current exchange rate). The actual price in Europe at the time of the original purchase may have differed.
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