Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard

The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.

Recall #: 19137
Affected scope: About 600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated October 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests used for scuba diving. The foll….

Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 12, 2019. Reason: The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take…. Verify recall #19137 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard..

None
agency class: June 12, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19137 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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

Reason for recall

The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	19137
Date reported	June 12, 2019
Date initiated	June 12, 2019
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 600
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 12, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19137.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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