CPSC recall 05-527, announced January 13, 2005, covers Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim (about 137 units). The transceiver's plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact Climb High for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 451-5127.
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The recalled units were shipped with an instructional CD and the box marked "Bonus CD Included." Units containing safe replacement transceivers have a red triangular label reading "New Casing" on the box.
Which products are included?
The recalled Barryvoxes are 2004/2005 model Opto 3000 Avalanche Transceivers. The words, "Mammut" and "Barryvox" are printed on the front of the red and black transceivers. The serial numbers on the recalled units, which can be found in the battery compartment under the UPC code, include: M0080000 through M0088419, M0089616 through M0089800 and M0090000 through M0090419. The recalled units were shipped with an instructional CD and the box marked "Bonus CD Included." Units containing safe replacement transceivers have a red triangular label reading "New Casing" on the box.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The transceiver's plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, it could result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact Climb High for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal
- Manufacturer
- Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal, of Switzerland
- Recall number
- 05-527
- Units
- About 137
- Manufactured in
- Switzerland
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Mammut Dealers, from August 2004 through November 2004, for about $300.
Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim
CPSC product type: Climbing Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, contact your Mammut dealer or call Climb High at (800) 451-5127 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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