Mares is recalling about 600 XR buoyancy compensation vests because the deflation button can unscrew, causing the vest to lose buoyancy while diving. The recall includes various models like the Donut Bladder, Red Devil, and Blue Battle sets sold at specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019. One incident of a loose button has been reported, though no injuries have occurred. Consumers should stop using the affected vests and return them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
The deflation button can come unscrewed during use, which prevents the vest from maintaining air and causes a loss of buoyancy. This poses a significant drowning hazard to divers who may be unable to stay afloat in the water.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
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
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response