CPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers

Active Recall Announced January 13, 2005 CPSC #05527

Quick answer

CPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers is CPSC recall #05527, announced on January 13, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Barryvoxes are 2004/2005 model Opto 3000 Avalanche Transceivers. The words, "Mammut" and "Barryvox" are printed on the front of the red and black transceivers. The serial numbers on the recalled units, which can be found in the battery compartment under the UPC code, include: M0080000 through M0088419, M0089616 through M0089800 and M0090000 through M0090419. The recalled units were shipped with an instructional CD and the box marked "Bonus CD Included." Units containing safe replacement transceivers have a red triangular label reading "New Casing" on the box. The remedy is consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact climb high for a free replacement.. Affected brand: Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal.

Hazard

The recalled Barryvoxes are 2004/2005 model Opto 3000 Avalanche Transceivers. The words, "Mammut" and "Barryvox" are printed on the front of the red and black transceivers. The serial numbers on the recalled units, which can be found in the battery compartment under the UPC code, include: M0080000 through M0088419, M0089616 through M0089800 and M0090000 through M0090419. The recalled units were shipped with an instructional CD and the box marked "Bonus CD Included." Units containing safe replacement transceivers have a red triangular label reading "New Casing" on the box.

Affected products

Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim

Recalled brands

Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact Climb High for a free replacement.

Recall date

January 13, 2005

Categories

Climbing Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05527?

CPSC recall #05527 covers CPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 13, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled Barryvoxes are 2004/2005 model Opto 3000 Avalanche Transceivers. The words, "Mammut" and "Barryvox" are printed on the front of the red and black transceivers. The serial numbers on the recalled units, which can be found in the battery compartment under the UPC code, include: M0080000 through M0088419, M0089616 through M0089800 and M0090000 through M0090419. The recalled units were shipped with an instructional CD and the box marked "Bonus CD Included." Units containing safe replacement transceivers have a red triangular label reading "New Casing" on the box.

What is the remedy for recall #05527?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05527 is consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact climb high for a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Climb-High-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Avalanche-Transceivers-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.

RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.

Install RecallDocket — free
← Back to all recalls