CPSC recall 12-268, announced August 30, 2012, covers Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags (about 1,200 units). A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge. Recall contact: call (800) 451-5127, or go to www.snowpulse.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. Model year 2008 to 2010 airbag cartridges are included in this recall. The packs are between 15 and 45 liters and have the "Snowpulse" logo printed on them. The metal cartridge is inside the pack and unscrews from the airbag. Cartridges using inflation system 1.0 gauges can be identified by the pin inside the threaded fitting on the side of the cartridge. If this gauge does not have an "A" or a "B" on the dial then it is included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Snowpulse
- Manufacturer
- Snowpulse SA, of Martigny, Switzerland
- Recall number
- 12-268
- Units
- About 1,200 in the United States and 2,600 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Switzerland
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty outdoor and motorsports stores nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $900 and $1,200.
- Importer
- Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt.
- Distributor
- Mountain Sports Distribution, of Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags
CPSC product type: Mountain Climbing
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Snowpulse at (800) 451-5127 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.snowpulse.com
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