Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests

Date of Recall

2019-06-12

CPSC Release Number

19-137

Manufactured In

Italy

Units

About 600

Importer

Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Sold By

Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.

Problem/Hazard

The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests used for scuba diving. The following model numbers and model names are included in this recall. The serial number is printed on a rectangular label on the inflator body. This recall affects serial numbers from 8A-02001 to 8A-07630.

Model #	Description / Model Name	Serial Numbers
417511	Donut Bladder Single Tank - XR Line	8A-02001 through 8A-07630
417512	Donut Bladder Twin Tank - XR Line
417536	Sidemount Pure Light Bladder - XR Line
417539	Red Devil Single Backmount set - XR Line
417540	Red Devil Single Backmount set SSI - XR Line
417547	Pure Light Sidemount compl.set - XR Line
417550	Silver Knight Single BM set - XR Line
417551	Blue Battle Single Backmount set - XR Line

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

  Mares at 800-874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail [email protected], or online at https://www.mares.com/us-US/sports/extended-range/recall/, or go to the Mares USA main website, click or hover on "Scuba Diving" on the gray toolbar at the top of the page, then click on "Recall" for more information. 

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