CPSC2023-04-27
Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The recalled transceivers can unexpectedly enter search mode due to interference from other beacons. If this occurs, the device could fail to transmit the position of survivors of an avalanche, resulting in delayed search and rescue operations, 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 free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the Pieps App for iOS or Android devices, connecting the transceiver via Bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. Consumers can also take the recalled transceivers to a Black Diamond store or ship the transceiver to the Black Diamond service center to have the firmware installed.
Sold at
Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamond.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through March 2023 for between $350 and $500.
Affected count
About 1,550 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of the transceiver mode changing while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Austria, Bosnia
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers
Consumer contact
Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9am to 4pm MT Monday through Friday, email at 2023reconLTrecall@bdel.com or online at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/recon-lt-recall/ or at www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recalls" located at the bottom of the webpage for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Black-Diamond-Equipment-Recalls-Recon-LT-Avalanche-Transceivers-Due-to-Risk-of-Loss-of-Emergency-CommunicationDon't want to check this manually?
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