CPSC recall 19137
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2019-06-12
On 2019-06-12 the CPSC announced a recall of Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests by Mares, citing the deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19137 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2019-06-12 |
| Published | 2019-06-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Mares |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests | 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
Reason
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Mares-Recalls-Buoyancy-Compensation-Vests-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard
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