Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Mares has recalled several models of XR buoyancy compensation vests used for scuba diving because the deflation button can come unscrewed, causing loss of buoyancy and creating a drowning hazard. The recall affects eight different model numbers (417511, 417512, 417536, 417539, 417540, 417547, 417550, and 417551) with serial numbers ranging from 8A-02001 to 8A-07630. The serial number can be found on a rectangular label on the inflator body.
Consumers who own one of the recalled vests should immediately stop using it and take it to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
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
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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