1 July 2019
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
Recall complete in New Zealand
Product Identifiers
Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests used for scuba diving MARES XR Line (417536) Sidemount Pure Light Bladder – Sold from October 2018 to March 2019 MARES XR Line (417539) Red Devil Single Backmount Set – Sold from November 2018 to March 2019Responsible Agency
The Hazard!
The deflation button can come unscrewed which may result in loss of the seal at the mouthpiece and lead to loss of buoyancy that could lead to an accident and a potential drowning hazard.
What to do...
Mares Oceania has completed the recall in New Zealand (contacted all owners and repaired all affected vests).