CPSC2012-08-30
Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1
Snowpulse SA, of Martigny, Switzerland
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.
Sold at
Specialty outdoor and motorsports stores nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $900 and $1,200.
Affected count
About 1,200 in the United States and 2,600 in Canada
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Switzerland
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Snowpulse at (800) 451-5127 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.snowpulse.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Avalanche-Airbags-Recalled-by-Snowpulse-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury1Don't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief