Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-11-26). Hazards: injury. About 6,400 units in the US and 1,800 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14030 |
| Published | 2013-11-26 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Ice and Snow Sports |
| Products | Avalanche airbags |
| Firm named in the title | Backcountry Access |
| Firms | Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,400 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,800 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750. |
Description
This recall involves BCA Avalanche airbags, models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. The airbags are yellow and are housed in a blue, red or black pack. The packs have the model name printed on them. "Float" and the "bca" logo are printed in black lettering on the airbag. Lot letters A through E are included in the recall. The lot letter can be found on the trigger handle.
Hazard
The trigger assembly can fail resulting 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 BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
Incidents and injuries
None
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