Close-up of XR inflator (serial number is in rectangular label)
417551 – Blue Battle Backmount set – XR Line
417550 – Silver Knight BM set – XR Line
417547 – Pure Light Sidemount compl.set – XR Line
417540 – Red Devil Single Backmount set SSI – XR Line
417539 – Red Devil Single Backmount set - XR Line
417536 – Sidemount Pure Light Bladder – XR Line
417511 – Donut Bladder Single Tank – XR Line
417512 – Donut Bladder Twin Tank – XR Line
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
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 Details
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.
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Model # |
Description / Model Name |
Serial Numbers |
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417511 |
Donut Bladder Single Tank - XR Line |
8A-02001 through
8A-07630 |
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417512 |
Donut Bladder Twin Tank - XR Line |
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417536 |
Sidemount Pure Light Bladder - XR Line |
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417539 |
Red Devil Single Backmount set - XR Line |
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417540 |
Red Devil Single Backmount set SSI - XR Line |
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417547 |
Pure Light Sidemount compl.set - XR Line |
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417550 |
Silver Knight Single BM set - XR Line |
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417551 |
Blue Battle Single Backmount set - XR Line |
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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
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.
Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Related Recalls
This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
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