Recall: Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

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

Name of product: Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests

Units: About 600

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.

Recall date: June 12, 2019

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.

Importers: Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.

Manufactured in: Italy

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 number: 19-137