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Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency…
CPSC · March 6, 2025
- Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; Risk of… — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The metal contact in the switch mechanism of the Recon LT avalanche transceiver can corrode and cause the transceiver to malfunction. If this occurs, the device can turn off and….
- Units affected: About 1,660 (In addition, about 206 were sold in Canada). The transceivers were recalled in 2023 for a different hazard.
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a full….
- 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 recalled…
- Source ID
- 25167
Description
This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name "RECON LT" are on the front of the transceivers. The recalled transceivers were sold as standalone units and as part of Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets.
- Products
- BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers
- Sold at
- Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021…
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of the switch mechanism malfunctioning due to corrosion. No injuries have been reported.
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