Reported Jun 12, 2019
Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard
Mares of Boca Raton, Fla.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
Firm contact: 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
- Amount recalled
- About 600
Where it was sold
Sold at Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported.
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