PRA number
2019/17645
Published date
Product description
A buoyancy compensation vest, also called a BC, BCD or stabiliser, is a piece of diving equipment with an inflatable bladder, which is worn by divers to establish neutral buoyancy underwater and positive buoyancy on the surface, when needed.
Reasons the product is recalled
Due to insufficient torque applied in the manufacturing process, the inflator's deflation button may unscrew.
The hazards to consumers
If the inflator's deflator button unscrews, there may be a loss of buoyancy, which poses a drowning hazard for the wearer.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have an affected product that has not yet been repaired should take their inflator to the retailer where the product was purchased to arrange repair.
Repaired inflators are marked with an engraved 'X' near the serial number. No further action is required if your inflator has this mark.
For further information, consumers should contact Mares on 07 3386 1210 or via info@au.mares.com
Repaired inflators are marked with an engraved 'X' near the serial number. No further action is required if your inflator has this mark.
For further information, consumers should contact Mares on 07 3386 1210 or via info@au.mares.com
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
