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Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

Recalled June 12, 2019 · CPSC recall 19137 · Mares

Close-up of XR inflator (serial number is in rectangular label)417551 – Blue Battle Backmount set – XR Line417550 – Silver Knight BM set – XR Line417547 – Pure Light Sidemount compl.set – XR Line
Hazard
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 600
Incidents / injuries
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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.

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.

Product
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
Imported by
Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Retailers
Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.
Made in
Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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