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Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Recall 25-167 · March 6, 2025 · Black Diamond Equipment

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a full refund, a replacement transceiver, or a free repair. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers. Consumers should go to https://warranty.bdel.com/beaconRecall2025/StepOne to participate in the recall. The repair involves replacing the original zinc coated steel insert with a corrosion resistant stainless-steel version. The replacement option allows the consumer to exchange their BD Recon LT avalanche transceiver for a BD Guide BT or BD Recon X…

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
25-167 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 6, 2025
Brand
Black Diamond Equipment
Category
Other consumer products
Products
BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers
Hazard
Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Remedy
Refund, Repair, Replace
Units
About 1,660 (In addition, about 206 were sold in Canada). The transceivers were recalled in 2023 for a different hazard
Made in
Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Last updated by CPSC
March 6, 2025

What was recalled

This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name "RECON LT" are on the front of the transceivers. The recalled transceivers were sold as standalone units and as part of Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets.

Is my product affected?

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

  • BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers · About 1,660 (In addition, about 206 were sold in Canada). The transceivers were recalled in 2023 for a different hazard units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver (front)
Recalled Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver (front)
Recalled Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver (back)
Recalled Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver (back)

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.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through February 2025 for between $350 and $500.; Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received six reports of the switch mechanism malfunctioning due to corrosion. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at 2025reconltrecall@bdel.com, or online at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/product-recalls/ or www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recalls" located at the top of the webpage or 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?

BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers (About 1,660 (In addition, about 206 were sold in Canada). The transceivers were recalled in 2023 for a different hazard units). This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; Risk of Serious Injury or Death.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a full refund, a replacement transceiver, or a free repair. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers. Consumers should go to…

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