Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

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• Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests · About 600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.; Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported.

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 history and context

Mares appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Mares recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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