Black Diamond 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 return the product to Black Diamond for repair, exchange, or refund.
Affected products
This recall involves the Black Diamond Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver manufactured and sold between June 2021 and February 2025, and having serial numbers with the first four digits between the range of 2040 - 2321. The serial number can be found by connecting the transceiver to the PIEPS app via Bluetooth. The devices are worn by skiers, snowboarders, and 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 and black 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.
Product Name |
Style Number |
SKU |
Serial Number Range (First 4 Digits) |
|---|---|---|---|
BD Recon LT Beacon |
BD151007 |
BD1510070000ALL1 |
2040 - 2321 |
BD Alpine Avy Safety Set |
BD151010 |
BD1510100000ALL1 |
2040 - 2321 |
BD Recon LT Avy Safety Set |
BD151011 |
BD1510110000ALL1 |
2040 - 2321 |
Issue
The metal contact in the switch mechanism of the Recon LT avalanche transceiver can corrode, potentially causing it to malfunction or turn off, which can cause delayed search and rescue operations in the case of an avalanche.
As of February 14, 2025, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States. The company has received 6 reports in Europe of the product malfunctioning or turning off, with no reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceiver and return the product to Black Diamond for repair, exchange, or 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 at 2025reconltrecall@bdel.com or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Black Diamond Equipment.
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 consumers 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 206 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 1661 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from June 2021 to February 2025.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Austria and Bosnia
Details
Distributor/Manufacturer
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Salt Lake City, Utah
United States
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