PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers and Beacons recalled due to risk of search function loss during emergencies
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled transceiver or beacon, follow the directions on the Black Diamond website to perform a device check, and contact Black Diamond Equipment for a repair or replacement if the product is malfunctioning.
Affected products
This recall involves certain PIEPS and Black Diamond avalanche transceivers and beacons that do not pass a Safety Check. All units are plastic with an LCD screen and measure approximately 5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide. The colours vary by model and have the manufacturer’s name (PIEPS) or the Black Diamond Logo printed on the front of the unit with the model name printed on the front or rear of the unit. The devices are worn by skiers/snowboarders/snowmobilers so they can be located if they are buried in an avalanche.
The following transceivers and beacons are included in the recall:
Device |
Model number |
|---|---|
PIEPS PRO BT |
PP1127690000ALL1 |
PIEPS POWDER BT |
PP1128060000ALL1 |
PIEPS DSP SPORT |
PP1128040000ALL1 |
PIEPS DSP Pro |
PP1127710000ALL1 |
PIEPS DSP ICE |
PP1127700000ALL1 |
PIEPS MICRO BT Sensor |
PP1129000000ALL1 |
PIEPS MICRO BT Race |
PP1129020000ALL1 |
PIEPS MICRO BT Button |
PP1129010000ALL1 |
Black Diamond Recon BT |
BD1510020000ALL1 |
Black Diamond Guide BT |
BD1510010000ALL1 |
Issue
A defect in the electronics may prevent the unit from switching from SEND mode into SEARCH mode, resulting in no additional aid in the search and rescue process in the case of an avalanche.
As of June 10th, 2022, the company has received 2 reports of product failure in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 26 reports of product failure, and no reports of injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceiver or beacon, follow the directions on the Black Diamond website to perform a device check, and contact Black Diamond Equipment for a repair or replacement if the product is malfunctioning.
For more information, consumers can contact Black Diamond Equipment toll-free at 866-306-0865 between 9 am and 4 pm MT Monday through Friday, or on the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Black Diamond Equipment.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 21,351 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and approximately 74,432 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from January 2013 to June 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Bosnia
Details
Distributor
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Salt Lake City
Utah
UNITED STATES
Manufacturer
Pieps GMBH
Lebring
AUSTRIA
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