Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-08-30). Hazards: injury. About 1,200 units in the US and 2,600 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12268 |
| Published | 2012-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-12 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags |
| Firm named in the title | Snowpulse |
| Firms | Snowpulse SA, of Martigny, Switzerland (manufacturer); Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt. (importer); Mountain Sports Distribution, of Golden, British Columbia, Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Switzerland |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,600 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty outdoor and motorsports stores nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $900 and $1,200. |
Description
This recall involves Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. Model year 2008 to 2010 airbag cartridges are included in this recall. The packs are between 15 and 45 liters and have the "Snowpulse" logo printed on them. The metal cartridge is inside the pack and unscrews from the airbag. Cartridges using inflation system 1.0 gauges can be identified by the pin inside the threaded fitting on the side of the cartridge. If this gauge does not have an "A" or a "B" on the dial then it is included in the recall.
Hazard
A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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