CPSC2023-02-16
KLIM Recalls Backcountry Probes Due to Risk of Severe Injury or Death
Teton Outfitters LLC, a Polaris subsidiary, d/b/a KLIM, of Rigby, Idaho
Hazard
The recalled probes can fail to operate when deployed by rescuers, posing a risk of severe injury or death to a person buried under snow following an avalanche.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and contact KLIM by email at orders@KLIM.com and enter "A300 Probe Recall" in the subject line to receive a full refund. KLIM will send consumers free shipping material and a pre-paid shipping label to return the probes. KLIM is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold at
Online at www.klim.com and at KLIM and Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2022 through November 2022 for about $80.
Affected count
About 3,930 (In addition, about 400 in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
KLIM Backcountry Probes A300
Consumer contact
KLIM toll-free at 844-325-1667 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.klim.com/backcountry-probe-a300-recall or https://www.klim.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/KLIM-Recalls-Backcountry-Probes-Due-to-Risk-of-Severe-Injury-or-DeathDon't want to check this manually?
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