Black Diamond Equipment Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver recalled due to risk of a signal transmission failure during emergencies
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled transceiver and follow the instructions on the Black Diamond website to update the firmware or receive a full refund.
Affected products
This recall involves the Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver manufactured between May 2021 and March 2023 and having serial numbers with the first four digits between the range of 2119-2239. The serial number can be identified by connecting the beacon to the PIEPS app using Bluetooth. The devices are worn by skiers/snowboarders/snowmobilers to aid search and rescue should they or their partners become buried in an avalanche. The transceiver was sold as a standalone unit and as part of two avalanche safety sets.
The transceiver is plastic and measures 11 centimetres tall by 7 centimetres wide. It has a grey exterior, a blue top, and an LCD screen on the front. The Black Diamond Logo and model name are displayed on the front of the unit.
Style Description |
SKU |
UPC |
|---|---|---|
BD RECON LT BEACON |
BD1510070000ALL1 |
793661495475 |
BD ALPINE AVY SAFETY SET |
BD1510100000ALL1 |
793661512837 |
BD RECON LT AVY SAFETY SET |
BD1510110000ALL1 |
793661518532 |
Issue
The recalled transceivers can unexpectedly enter ‘search’ mode despite the rotary switch being in its ‘send’ position, resulting in the transceiver failing to transmit a signal which can cause delayed search and rescue operations in the case of an avalanche.
As of April 11, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 7 reports of product malfunction and no reports of injuries.
What you should do
onsumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceiver and follow the instructions on the Black Diamond website to update the firmware or receive a full refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Black Diamond Equipment by telephone toll-free at 1-866-306-0865 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 250 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and 1,550 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from August 2021 to April 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Austria
Details
Distributor/Manufacturer
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Salt Lake City
Utah
UNITED STATES
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