Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-06-12). Hazards: drowning. About 600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19137 |
| Published | 2019-06-12 |
| Last updated | 2019-06-12 |
| Products | Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests |
| Firm named in the title | Mares |
| Firms | Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 600 |
| Hazard classes | drowning |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825. |
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported.
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