CPSC2013-11-26
Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury
Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
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.
Sold at
Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750.
Affected count
About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
Injuries reported
None
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Avalanche airbags
Consumer contact
Backcountry Access (BCA) at (800) 670-8735 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.backcountryaccess.com and click on Safety Alert under Customer Service at bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an e-mail to warranty@backcountryaccess.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Avalanche-Airbags-Recalled-by-Backcountry-AccessDon't want to check this manually?
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