Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-06-12 · 19137
Hazards
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
Recall
Number
19137
Date
2019-06-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.
Importer(s)
Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Country of manufacture
Italy
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