CPSC recall 23-190, announced April 27, 2023, covers Black Diamond Equipment Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers (about 1,550 units). The recalled transceivers can unexpectedly enter search mode due to interference from other beacons. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the Pieps App for iOS or Android devices, connecting the transceiver via Bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call 866-306-0865, go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/recon-lt-recall, or email 2023reconLTrecall@bdel.com.
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UPC or product codes
793661495475793661512837793661518532Which products are included?
This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets. The recalled transceivers were sold as a standalone unit and as part of an avalanche safety set. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name are on the front of the unit. The following three models have UPC codes located on the product's box. Transceiver Name UPC Code BD RECON LT BEACON 793661495475 BD ALPINE AVY SAFETY SET 793661512837 BD RECON LT AVY SAFETY SET 793661518532
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled transceivers can unexpectedly enter search mode due to interference from other beacons. If this occurs, the device could fail to transmit the position of survivors of an avalanche, resulting in delayed search and rescue operations, which could result in severe bodily harm or death if the skier is buried under snow.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the transceiver mode changing while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the Pieps App for iOS or Android devices, connecting the transceiver via Bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. Consumers can also take the recalled transceivers to a Black Diamond store or ship the transceiver to the Black Diamond service center to have the firmware installed.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 23-190
- Units
- About 1,550 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Austria, Bosnia
- Sold at / sales period
- Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamond.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through March 2023 for between $350 and $500.
- Importer
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Recall contact information
Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9am to 4pm MT Monday through Friday, email at 2023reconLTrecall@bdel.com or online at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/recon-lt-recall/ or at www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recalls" located at the bottom of the webpage for more information.
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