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CPSC2019-06-12

Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Product photos

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

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

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
Sold at
Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.
Affected count
About 600
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Italy
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Mares-Recalls-Buoyancy-Compensation-Vests-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard

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