Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1
Recall 12268 · Aug 30, 2012 · Snowpulse SA
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12268
- Date
- Aug 30, 2012
- Company
- Snowpulse SA
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor and motorsports stores nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $900 and $1,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snowpulse avalanche airbags?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.