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Black Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency…
CPSC · December 26, 2024
- Black Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The battery compartment within the avalanche transceiver could not have enough contact force to supply power. In some cases, the transceiver will fail to power on or cease….
- Units affected: About 770 (In addition, about 70 were sold in Canada).
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a full refund or free….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should immediately stop using the avalanche…
- Source ID
- 25077
Description
This recall involves all Black Diamond Equipment PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceivers. The transceivers are black plastic with an LCD screen below a yellow mark button. They measure about 5 inches long by 3 inches wide. PIEPS appears in yellow lettering and PRO IPS in white lettering on the front of the unit. The first four numbers in the transceivers' serial number range from 2326 through 2445 for recalled units and can be found on the label on the inside of the battery compartment door.
- Products
- PIEPS Pro IPS Avalanche Transceivers
- Sold at
- Alpenglow Sports, Cripple Creek Backcountry, EVO Gear, Liberty Mountain, Mountain Chalet, Mammoth Mountaineering and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, and online at www.backcountry.com,…
- Incidents
- Black Diamond has received one report of the battery compartment not operating correctly. No injuries have been reported.
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