CPSC recall 16-155, announced May 3, 2016, covers Cascade Designs Avalanche rescue probes (about 1,600 units). The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe. Recall contact: call 800-531-9531, or go to www.msrgear.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. "Striker 320" is printed on the red and gray probe and "Striker 240" is printed on the yellow and gray probe. "MSR" is printed on the shaft.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cascade Designs
- Recall number
- 16-155
- Units
- About 1,600 in the U.S. (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- REI and other outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2014 through January 2016 for between $60 and $70.
- Importer
- Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Avalanche rescue probes
CPSC product type: Mountain Climbing
Recall contact information
Cascade Designs at 800-531-9531 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT on Monday through Friday or online at www.msrgear.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
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