[{"RecallID":8579,"RecallNumber":"19137","RecallDate":"2019-06-12T00:00:00","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","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Mares-Recalls-Buoyancy-Compensation-Vests-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard","Title":"Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard","ConsumerContact":"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.","LastPublishDate":"2019-06-12T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 600"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1_19.png","Caption":"Close-up of XR inflator (serial number is in rectangular label)"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2_18.png","Caption":"417551 – Blue Battle Backmount set – XR Line"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3_16.png","Caption":"417550 – Silver Knight BM set – XR Line"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4_10.png","Caption":"417547 – Pure Light Sidemount compl.set – XR Line"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5_5.png","Caption":"417540 – Red Devil Single Backmount set SSI – XR Line"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/6_3.png","Caption":"417539 – Red Devil Single Backmount set - XR Line"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/7_3.png","Caption":"417536 – Sidemount Pure Light Bladder – XR Line"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/8_2.png","Caption":"417511 – Donut Bladder Single Tank – XR Line"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/9_1.png","Caption":"417512 – Donut Bladder Twin Tank – XR Line"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"The firm has received one report of a loose deflator button. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Specialized dive shops and online from June 2018 through March 2019 for about $350 to $825.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Mares, of Boca Raton, Fla.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"Italy"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buoyancy compensation vests and take them to a Mares scuba dealer for a free repair."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]}]