JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-181 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 9, 2015
- Brand
- Black Diamond
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
- Hazard
- Risk of Injury
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 15, 2015
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs · About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300.; Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah; POC Sports, of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Consumer contact
Black Diamond Inc. at (800) 775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.pocsports.com or www.pieps.com and select Customer Service at the top of the page, then click on Product Recalls in the drop down menu. Consumers can also go to www.jetforcerecall.com to submit your repair claim. The firm can be reached by email at service@jetforcerecall.com.
Recall history and context
Black Diamond appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Black Diamond recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs (About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada) units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 15, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.