Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
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 [Learn More]
About 600 units were affected by this recall.
Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard
Close-up of XR inflator (serial number is in rectangular label). 417551 – Blue Battle Backmount set – XR Line
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Recall Date | 06/12/2019 |
| Recall ID | 8579 |
| Recall Number | 19137 |
| Hazard | The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard. |
| Injuries | The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Mares at 800-874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail [email protected], 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. |
| Last Updated | 06/12/2019 |
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