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Product recall · CPSCJune 12, 2019Highest risk
Mares Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Drowning risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
Who to 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.
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 600
- Recall date
- June 12, 2019
- Brand
- Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported.
Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard”
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