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Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication

Recall 23-190 · April 27, 2023 · Black Diamond Equipment

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the Pieps App for iOS or Android devices, connecting the transceiver via Bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. Consumers can also take the recalled transceivers to a Black Diamond store or ship the transceiver to the Black Diamond service center to have the firmware installed.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-190 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 27, 2023
Brand
Black Diamond Equipment
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers
Hazard
Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication
Remedy
Refund, Repair
Units
About 1,550 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Austria, Bosnia
Last updated by CPSC
April 27, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets. The recalled transceivers were sold as a standalone unit and as part of an avalanche safety set. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name are on the front of the unit. The following three models have UPC codes located on the product's box. Transceiver Name UPC Code BD RECON LT BEACON 793661495475 BD ALPINE AVY SAFETY SET 793661512837 BD RECON LT AVY SAFETY SET 793661518532

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers · About 1,550 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver
Recalled Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver

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.blackdiamond.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through March 2023 for between $350 and $500.; Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received seven reports of the transceiver mode changing while in use. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9am to 4pm MT Monday through Friday, email at 2023reconLTrecall@bdel.com or online at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/recon-lt-recall/ or at www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recalls" 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?

Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers (About 1,550 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the Pieps App for iOS or Android devices, connecting the transceiver via Bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. Consumers can also take the recalled transceivers to a Black Diamond store or ship the transceiver to the…

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