Oceanic and Hollis scuba diving regulators
CPSC Recall #18-181 — June 26, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 18-181 |
| Recall Date | June 26, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 4,500 (In addition, 330 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufactured In | U.S. |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
Oceanic and Hollis scuba diving regulators
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. 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 STG, YOKE, WT 020545094685 40-8212-24 FDXi 1ST STG, DIN, WT 020545094692 40-6184 KIT, SVC, FDXi/CDX/EDX, 1ST STG 020545097075 Hollis DC7 First Stage Part Number Description UPC 240-3500-07-M 500SE + DC7 YOKE 020545208921 240-3501-07-M 500SE + DC7 DIN 020545208938 240-1503-07-M 150LX + DC7 DIN 020545211037 240-1504-07-M 150LX + DC7 YOKE 020545211044 240-3567 DC7 - YOKE 020545207054 240-3568 DC7 - DIN 020545207061 220-9206 KIT, SVC, DC7, 1ST STG 020545086314 Hollis DC3 First Stage Part Number Description UPC 240-1000-07-M 100LX + DC3 YOKE 020545209966 240-1001-07-M 100LX + DC3 DIN 020545209973 240-3555 DC3 - YOKE 020545205715 240-3556 DC3 - DIN 020545205722 220-9214 KIT, SVC, DC1/DC2/DC3/DCX, 1ST STG 020545216148 Hollis DC1 First Stage Part Number Description UPC 220-9214 KIT, SVC, DC1/DC2/DC3/DCX, 1ST STG 020545216148 Hollis DC2 First Stage Part Number Description UPC 220-9214 KIT, SVC, DC1/DC2/DC3/DCX, 1ST STG 020545216148 Hollis DCX First Stage Part Number Description UPC 240-2010-07-M 200LX + DCX YOKE 020545209928 240-2011-07-M 200LX + DCX DIN 020545209935 240-3572 DCX - YOKE 020545210412 240-3573 DCX - DIN 020545210429 220-9214 KIT, SVC, DC1/DC2/DC3/DCX, 1ST STG 020545216148
Hazard
The scuba diving regulators can restrict airflow at low tank pressures (below 500 psi), posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scuba diving regulators and contact a local Oceanic or Hollis dealer for a free repair.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.