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Recalls / 2019-06-12

Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

19137 · Recalled 2019-06-12 · CPSC page

Close-up of XR inflator (serial number is in rectangular label)
Close-up of XR inflator (serial number is in rectangular label)

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vestsAbout 600

Parties

Importer
Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Made in
Italy
Sold at
Specialized dive shops, online

Consumer contact

Mares at 800-874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail Recall@us.mares.com, 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.

More images

417551 – Blue Battle Backmount set – XR Line
417551 – Blue Battle Backmount set – XR Line
417550 – Silver Knight BM set – XR Line
417550 – Silver Knight BM set – XR Line
417547 – Pure Light Sidemount compl.set – XR Line
417547 – Pure Light Sidemount compl.set – XR Line
417540 – Red Devil Single Backmount set SSI – XR Line
417540 – Red Devil Single Backmount set SSI – XR Line
417539 – Red Devil Single Backmount set - XR Line
417539 – Red Devil Single Backmount set - XR Line
417536 – Sidemount Pure Light Bladder – XR Line
417536 – Sidemount Pure Light Bladder – XR Line
417511 – Donut Bladder Single Tank – XR Line
417511 – Donut Bladder Single Tank – XR Line
417512 – Donut Bladder Twin Tank – XR Line
417512 – Donut Bladder Twin Tank – XR Line

Source: CPSC recall 19137. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.