KLIM Recalls Backcountry Probes Due to Risk of Severe Injury or Death
Recall 23125 · Feb 16, 2023 · Klim
3,930
units affected
3,930
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23125
- Date
- Feb 16, 2023
- Company
- Klim
- Units affected
- 3,930
- Product
- KLIM Backcountry Probes A300
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves KLIM Backcountry Probes A300, which are used to locate people buried in snow following an avalanche. The product lot number PO2761 is located near the tip of the probes. The KLIM logo is printed on the probes.
What can happen
The recalled probes can fail to operate when deployed by rescuers, posing a risk of severe injury or death to a person buried under snow following an avalanche.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and contact KLIM by email at orders@KLIM.com and enter "A300 Probe Recall" in the subject line to receive a full refund. KLIM will send consumers free shipping material and a pre-paid shipping label to return the probes. KLIM is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at www.klim.com and at KLIM and Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2022 through November 2022 for about $80.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled klim backcountry probes a300?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and contact KLIM by email at orders@KLIM.com and enter "A300 Probe Recall" in the subject line to receive a full refund. KLIM will send consumers free shipping material and a pre-paid shipping label to return the probes. KLIM is contacting all purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The recalled probes can fail to operate when deployed by rescuers, posing a risk of severe injury or death to a person buried under snow following 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.