Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard
CPSC recall 19137. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.
CPSC recall 19137 has the recall date 12 Jun 2019. The notice names the firm Mares. The recall has about 600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests, About 600 |
| Sold at | Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825. |
| Importer | Mares |
| Made in | Italy |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 600Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Mares
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2010 | Dive Computers Recalled by Mares Due to Drowning Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19137The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19137. https://recallregister.com/product/8579-mares-recalls-buoyancy-compensation-vests-due-to-drowning-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19137 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19137?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19137?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 600