Safety regulator, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers
Recall 05527 · Jan 13, 2005 · Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal
137
units affected
137
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05527
- Date
- Jan 13, 2005
- Company
- Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal
- Units affected
- 137
- Product
- Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim
- Product type
- Climbing Equipment
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled Barryvoxes are 2004/2005 model Opto 3000 Avalanche Transceivers. The words, "Mammut" and "Barryvox" are printed on the front of the red and black transceivers. The serial numbers on the recalled units, which can be found in the battery compartment under the UPC code, include: M0080000 through M0088419, M0089616 through M0089800 and M0090000 through M0090419. The recalled units were shipped with an instructional CD and the box marked "Bonus CD Included." Units containing safe replacement transceivers have a red triangular label reading "New Casing" on the box.
What can happen
The transceiver's plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, it could result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact Climb High for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Mammut Dealers, from August 2004 through November 2004, for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mammut barryvox avalanche transceivers - a device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim?
Consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact Climb High for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The transceiver's plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, it could result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.
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.