CPSC2015-07-09
JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.
Sold at
Specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300.
Affected count
About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
Consumer contact
Black Diamond Inc. at (800) 775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.pocsports.com or www.pieps.com and select Customer Service at the top of the page, then click on Product Recalls in the drop down menu. Consumers can also go to www.jetforcerecall.com to submit your repair claim. The firm can be reached by email at service@jetforcerecall.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/JetForce-Avalanche-Airbag-Packs-Recalled-by-Black-DiamondDon't want to check this manually?
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