Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 14030 · Nov 26, 2013 · Backcountry Access, Inc.
6,400
units affected
6,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14030
- Date
- Nov 26, 2013
- Company
- Backcountry Access, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,400
- Product
- Avalanche airbags
- Product type
- Ice and Snow Sports
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves BCA Avalanche airbags, models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. The airbags are yellow and are housed in a blue, red or black pack. The packs have the model name printed on them. "Float" and the "bca" logo are printed in black lettering on the airbag. Lot letters A through E are included in the recall. The lot letter can be found on the trigger handle.
What can happen
The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled avalanche airbags?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
What is the hazard?
The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.