The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19137·Announced 2019-06-12

Mares Recalls XR Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

Mares is recalling XR buoyancy compensation vests because the deflation button can unscrew, causing loss of buoyancy and a drowning hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (drowning hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla., is recalling approximately 600 Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests used for scuba diving. The recall involves specific model numbers including 417511, 417512, 417536, 417539, 417540, 417547, 417550, and 417551. The affected vests have serial numbers ranging from 8A-02001 to 8A-07630, which are printed on a rectangular label on the inflator body.

The hazard exists because the deflation button can come unscrewed, resulting in a loss of buoyancy that poses a drowning hazard. The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button, but no injuries have been reported.

These vests were sold at specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for approximately $350 to $825. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Mares at 800-874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Mares website.

The recalled product

Product
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
Manufacturer
Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Scuba Diving Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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