JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 15181 · Jul 9, 2015 · Black Diamond Inc.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15181
- Date
- Jul 9, 2015
- Company
- Black Diamond Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves all first generation JetForce Black Diamond, Pieps and POC model airbag packs manufactured by Black Diamond between October 2, 2014 and March 3, 2015. The manufacture date code ranging from 14275 to 15077 can be found inside the front pocket label. The date codes are listed in a YYDDD format. Date codes on some products are truncated in a YDDD format (ex.4275). The JetForce Technology logo is on the left shoulder strap, and an instruction label is on the inside flap of the back panel. The following models and colors are included in this recall: Brand Model and Capacity Colors Black Diamond Pilot 11 Liters Halo 28 Liters Saga 40 Liters Black, Fire Red Pieps Tour Rider 24 Liters Tour Pro 24 Liters Black with yellow, Black with chili red POC Thorax 11 Liters Orange
What can happen
The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black diamond, pieps and poc brand jetforce avalanche airbag packs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow 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.