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.
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Reason 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
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Identifying numbers
SKU
417511, 417512, 417536, 417539, 417540, 417547, 417550, 417551
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2019/17645 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
