Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard
Recalled 2019-06-12. Drowning hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 600Units
2019-06-12Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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
- The 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.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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