CPSCNovember 26, 2013consumer
Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
Brands named
avalancheavalanche airbags
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCBlack Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications2022-07-28
- FDAValanga Gourmet brand Snickerdoodle Cookie with cinnamon sugar on the outside. Each cookie is wrapped and sold individually. Expected shelf life 6 months frozen and 2 months refrigerated. Net wt. 4.4 oz (124g). UPC 814524616004. The Snickerdoodle Cookie label is read in parts: "***Ingredients: Fl...2020-12-29
- CPSCORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability2018-07-10
- FDAScotcharoo Valanga Gourmet, is a crispy rice cereal with peanut butter base, with semisweet chocolate and butterscotch melted on top. Individually wrapped, sold in boxes of 12. Net Wt. 3.2 oz (91g). UPC 814524611556. The product label is read in parts: "***VALANGA GOURMET Scotcharoo***Ingredients...2018-04-04
- CPSCCascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation2016-05-03
- CPSCJetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury2015-07-09
- CPSCAvalanche Rescue Snow Shovels Recalled by Mountain Safety Research Due to Risk of Failure During Emergency Rescues (Recall Alert)2015-05-12
- CPSCAvalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury12012-08-30
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