Consumer product recall

Simond avalanche cable probe recalled due to injury hazard

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Summary

Product
Simond brand avalanche cable probe
Issue
Consumer products - Injury hazard
What to do

Immediately stop using the recalled avalanche probe and contact the nearest retailer for a refund.

Affected products

This recall involves the Simond brand avalanche cable probe with automatic locking system. Affected products have model code 8973054.

Issue

The recalled product has a defect that may prevent the probe from fully deploying. The tips and connectors may become stuck in the tube, preventing it from extending. This mechanical defect may make it difficult to use when searching for victims.

As of February 2, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche probe and contact the nearest retailer for a refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Decathlon Canada Inc. by telephone at 1-844-533-3322, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm (EST) by email at onlineservice@decathlon.ca or visit the company website.

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 consumers 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 56 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold

The affected products were sold from October to December 2025.

Place of Origin

Manufactured in China

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Consumer product recall
Category
Consumer products - Sports and fitness
Companies

Importer

Decathlon Canada Inc.

Brossard, Québec

Canada

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Recall date
Identification number
RA-77506

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