Huish Outdoors Recalls Scuba Diving Regulators Due to Drowning Hazard

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2018  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Huish-Outdoors-Recalls-Scuba-Diving-Regulators-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product:  Oceanic and Hollis scuba diving regulators 

Hazard:  The scuba diving regulators can restrict airflow at low tank pressures (below 500 psi), posing a drowning hazard to divers.

Remedy: Repair 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba diving regulators and contact a local Oceanic or Hollis dealer for a free repair.   

Consumer Contact:

Huish Outdoors toll-free at 888-270-8595 (extension 4) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.Hollis.com and www.OceanicWorldwide.com and click on recall at top of page, or https://recall.hollis.com and https://recall.oceanicworldwide.com for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 4,500 (In addition, 330 were sold in Canada)

Description:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:  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.

Distributor:  Huish Outdoors LLC, dba Oceanic and Hollis, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Manufactured in:  Costa Mesa, CA, USA

In Conjunction With: Canada

Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67060r-eng.php

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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