Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard
Recall 11084 · Jan 5, 2011 · Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
3,500
units affected
3,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11084
- Date
- Jan 5, 2011
- Company
- Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
- Units affected
- 3,500
- Product
- Avalung backpacks
- Product type
- Backpacks/Bags
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below). These backpacks have an air intake system that the company states extracts air from the snow, allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while buried under the snow. The model name and color are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack. Backpack Model Color Size PO Number Anarchist Black M/L 101153, 101254 S/M 101104 Bandit Black One Size 101052, 100981 Green Olive One Size 100957 Seth Plaid Red One Size 101030 Seth Plaid Orange One Size 101254 Outlaw Black M/L 101104, 101271, 101254 Green Olive S/M 100981, 101052 Agent Black M/L 101104, 101153 Ocean Print S/M 101104 Covert Black M/L 101104, 101254, 101330, 101287 S/M 101030 Revelation Black M/L 101254, 101104, 101287 Chili M/L 101213, 101254, 101030, 101052 S/M 101104 Bandit Avalung Package Black One Size 101322, 101330, 101052
What can happen
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received one report of an air intake tubing cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor and ski shops nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $180 and $280.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled avalung backpacks?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
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.