Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests
The deflation button can come unscrewed and result in loss of buoyancy, posing a drowning hazard.
- Drowning
- About 600 units
- 1 report
- Repair
Brand
Mares recalls
2 official CPSC notices naming Mares, 2010–2019, across clothing & accessories and sports & outdoors.
Mares recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 2
- units recalled, at least
- 1,200
- incident reports
- 1
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Hazards identified
- Drowning
- Categories
- Clothing & Accessories, Sports & Outdoors
- Latest notice
- June 12, 2019
- Earliest notice
- April 14, 2010
All Mares recalls
Mares Nemo Air Dive Computers
An O-ring in the high pressure air connector can fail and leak air, causing a continuous but slow loss of breathing gas, which could require a diver to surface quickly, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
- Drowning
- About 600 units
- No incidents reported
Mares recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
Mares recall questions
How many Mares recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 2 recall notices naming Mares consumer products between 2010 and 2019, covering at least 1,200 units.
Has Mares had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Mares consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced June 12, 2019 (CPSC 19-137).
What is the largest Mares recall?
“Mares Recalls Buoyancy Compensation Vests Due to Drowning Hazard” (CPSC 19-137), announced June 12, 2019: about 600 units.
How do I check if my Mares product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Mares about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Mares notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Mares XR buoyancy compensation vests (CPSC 19-137), call 800-874-3236, go to www.mares.com/us-US/sports/extended-range/recall/ and email Recall@us.mares.com.