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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