CPSC recall 11-084, announced January 5, 2011, covers Black Diamond Equipment Avalung backpacks (about 3,500 units). The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund. Recall contact: call (801) 278-5533, or go to www.BlackDiamondEquipment.com/AvaLungRecall.
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The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below). These backpacks have an air intake system that the company states extracts air from the snow, allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while buried under the snow. The model name and color are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack. Backpack Model Color Size PO Number Anarchist Black M/L 101153, 101254 S/M 101104 Bandit Black One Size 101052, 100981 Green Olive One Size 100957 Seth Plaid Red One Size 101030 Seth Plaid Orange One Size 101254 Outlaw Black M/L 101104, 101271, 101254 Green Olive S/M 100981, 101052 Agent Black M/L 101104, 101153 Ocean Print S/M 101104 Covert Black M/L 101104, 101254, 101330, 101287 S/M 101030 Revelation Black M/L 101254, 101104, 101287 Chili M/L 101213, 101254, 101030, 101052 S/M 101104 Bandit Avalung Package Black One Size 101322, 101330, 101052
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received one report of an air intake tubing cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Recall number
- 11-084
- Units
- About 3,500 units
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty outdoor and ski shops nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $180 and $280.
- Importer
- Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
Avalung backpacks
CPSC product type: Backpacks/Bags
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Black Diamond collect at (801) 278-5533 anytime or visit the company’s website at www.BlackDiamondEquipment.com/AvaLungRecall
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