Elevate Outdoor Collective Recalls Backcountry Access Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-06-02). Models: Tracker4. About 9,000 units in the US and 450 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22147 |
| Published | 2022-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2022-06-02 |
| Products | Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers |
| Firm named in the title | Elevate Outdoor Collective |
| Firms | Backcountry Access, Inc. (manufacturer); K2 Sports LLC d/b/a Elevate Outdoor Collective, of Seattle, Wash (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 9,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 450 |
| Model numbers | Tracker4 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | REI, Evo, Cripple Creek Backcountry and other specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, backcountry.com, snowbigdeal.com, jagaloon.com and specialty websites from July 2021 through February 2022 for about $390. |
Description
This recall involves the Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver sold in yellow and black. The transceiver has a digital screen on the front and is about five inches long and three inches wide. "BCA" and the model name "Tracker4" are printed on the front of the unit. The serial number for a transceiver is located inside the battery compartment after removing the top AAA battery. Only the transceivers with serial numbers beginning with 21H05 or 21H06 are affected by this recall.
Hazard
The toggle switch can separate from the transceiver, and prevent the transceiver from switching to search mode, making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death if a skier is buried under snow.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver and contact Backcountry Access to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceiver for a free replacement transceiver.
Incidents and injuries
Elevate Outdoor Collective has received 14 reports of broken toggle switches. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver recalled due to risk of no signal transmission during emergencies (Health Canada)
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