Thursday, June 13, 2019

Mares USA Recalls A range of Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests used for scuba diving

Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

Name of product:
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
Hazard:
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall date:
June 12, 2019
Units:
About 600
 
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. 

Recall Details

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:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.
Importer(s):
Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Manufactured In:
Italy
Recall number:
19-137

 

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