Elevate Outdoor Collective Recalls Backcountry Access Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 22-147 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 2, 2022
- Brand
- Elevate Outdoor Collective
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers
- Hazard
- Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 9,000 (In addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 2, 2022
What was recalled
This recall involves the Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver sold in yellow and black. The transceiver has a digital screen on the front and is about five inches long and three inches wide. "BCA" and the model name "Tracker4" are printed on the front of the unit. The serial number for a transceiver is located inside the battery compartment after removing the top AAA battery. Only the transceivers with serial numbers beginning with 21H05 or 21H06 are affected by this recall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers · About 9,000 (In addition, about 450 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: REI, Evo, Cripple Creek Backcountry and other specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, backcountry.com, snowbigdeal.com, jagaloon.com and specialty websites from July 2021 through February 2022 for about $390.; Backcountry Access, Inc.; K2 Sports LLC d/b/a Elevate Outdoor Collective, of Seattle, Wash.
Injuries or incidents reported
Elevate Outdoor Collective has received 14 reports of broken toggle switches. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Backcountry Access at 800-670-8735 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday email at bcatracker4@backcountryaccess.com or online at www.backcountryaccess.com/en-us/support/t4-update-form or at www.backcountryaccess.com and click on "BCA TRACKER4 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE" at the bottom of the page to determine if theTracker4 transceiver is part of this recall and for more information.
Recall history and context
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?
Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers (About 9,000 (In addition, about 450 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves the Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver sold in yellow and black.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver and contact Backcountry Access to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceiver for a free replacement transceiver.
Similar recalls in other consumer products
- 3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators
October 15, 2026 · 3M · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Scotch™ thermal laminator, model number TL1302Z. The laminator is light gray/white with gray accents and the word "Scotch" is printed in gray on…
- The Conqueror Recalls Avengers Medals
October 8, 2026 · The Conqueror · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Avengers Infinity Gauntlet medal. The medal is gold, with colorful gems on the front and comes in a black package marked "Marvel Avengers" with…
- Dollar Tree Stores Recalls Electric Balloon Pumps
October 1, 2026 · Dollar Tree Stores · Other consumer productsThe recalled electric balloon pump is a high-pressure pump that has two operation modes, continuous and touch-on. It is made of plastic and comes in pink with a blue…
- Sauna360 Expands Recall of Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas
September 17, 2026 · Sauna360 Expands · Other consumer productsThis recall expansion involves bench seating in Sauna360's Tylö branded Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid sauna rooms. The serial number for each room can be found on both the…
- Sauna360 Recalls Infrared Saunas, Hybrid Infrared Saunas and Infrared Kits
September 17, 2026 · Sauna360 · Other consumer productsThis recall involves various infrared and hybrid sauna models and infrared (IR) kits. Customers who purchased custom rooms built with IR panels can check for the words…
- Prepared Hero Recalls Fire Spray Canisters
September 10, 2026 · Prepared Hero · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Hero Fire Spray Fire Canisters. The canisters are either red and blue or red and have the company's logo on them with the name HERO Fire Spray…
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 2, 2022. 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.