Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard
Recall 19137 · Jun 12, 2019 · Mares
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19137
- Date
- Jun 12, 2019
- Company
- Mares
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
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
What can happen
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mares xr buoyancy compensation vests?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.