Black Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-07-28). About 76,300 units in the US and 21,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22194 |
| Published | 2022-07-28 |
| Last updated | 2022-07-28 |
| Products | Avalanche Transceivers |
| Firm named in the title | Black Diamond Equipment |
| Firms | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Units (US) | 76,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 21,300 |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.backcountry.com from January 2013 through April 2022 for between $300 and $450. |
Description
This recall involves the PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP Sport, DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, Micro BT Button, Micro BT Sensor and Micro BT Race avalanche transceivers and the Black Diamond branded Recon BT and Guide BT avalanche transceivers. All the transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They measure about 5 inches long by 3 inches wide and the colors vary by model. The transceivers have PIEPS or the Black Diamond logo printed on the front of the unit and the model name printed either on the front or rear of the unit. To verify that your unit is included in this recall, go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/beacon-notification/ to verify that the switch can transition from the SEND to SEARCH mode properly.
Hazard
The recalled transceivers may not switch from SEND mode into SEARCH mode. If this were to occur, the device would not be able to locate a skier in an avalanche, which could result in severe bodily harm or death if the skier is buried under snow.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a safety check to verify if the device can switch into Search Mode by following instructions on this website. If the devices are not working properly, please contact Black Diamond to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers for a free repair or a replacement device.
Incidents and injuries
Black Diamond has received 26 reports of the search mode on the transceiver not working properly. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers and Beacons recalled due to risk of search function loss during emergencies (Health Canada)
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