Black Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 22-194 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 28, 2022
- Brand
- Black Diamond Equipment
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Avalanche Transceivers
- Hazard
- Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications
- Remedy
- Repair, Replace
- Units
- About 76,300 (In addition, about 21,300 were sold in Canada) (Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro, and DSP Pro Ice avalanche transceivers were previously recalled on April 12, 2021)
- Made in
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 28, 2022
What was recalled
This recall involves the PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP Sport, DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, Micro BT Button, Micro BT Sensor and Micro BT Race avalanche transceivers and the Black Diamond branded Recon BT and Guide BT avalanche transceivers. All the transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They measure about 5 inches long by 3 inches wide and the colors vary by model. The transceivers have PIEPS or the Black Diamond logo printed on the front of the unit and the model name printed either on the front or rear of the unit. To verify that your unit is included in this recall, go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/beacon-notification/ to verify that the switch can transition from the SEND to SEARCH mode properly.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Avalanche Transceivers · About 76,300 (In addition, about 21,300 were sold in Canada) (Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro, and DSP Pro Ice avalanche transceivers were previously recalled on April 12, 2021) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.backcountry.com from January 2013 through April 2022 for between $300 and $450.; Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Injuries or incidents reported
Black Diamond has received 26 reports of the search mode on the transceiver not working properly. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Black Diamond at 866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/beacon-notification or at www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recall" located at the bottom of the webpage for more information.
Recall history and context
Black Diamond Equipment appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Black Diamond Equipment 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?
Avalanche Transceivers (About 76,300 (In addition, about 21,300 were sold in Canada) (Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro, and DSP Pro Ice avalanche transceivers were previously recalled on April 12, 2021) units). This recall involves the PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP Sport, DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, Micro BT Button, Micro BT Sensor and Micro BT Race avalanche transceivers and the Black Diamond branded Recon BT and Guide BT avalanche transceivers.
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 transceivers and perform a safety check to verify if the device can switch into Search Mode by following instructions on this website. If the devices are not working properly, please contact Black Diamond to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers for a free repair or a replacement device.
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