Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1

Active Recall Announced August 30, 2012 CPSC #12268

Quick answer

Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1 is CPSC recall #12268, announced on August 30, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. Model year 2008 to 2010 airbag cartridges are included in this recall. The packs are between 15 and 45 liters and have the "Snowpulse" logo printed on them. The metal cartridge is inside the pack and unscrews from the airbag. Cartridges using inflation system 1.0 gauges can be identified by the pin inside the threaded fitting on the side of the cartridge. If this gauge does not have an "A" or a "B" on the dial then it is included in the recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.. Affected brands: Snowpulse SA, Mammut Sports Group Inc., Mountain Sports Distribution, of Golden, British Columbia, Canada.

Hazard

This recall involves Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. Model year 2008 to 2010 airbag cartridges are included in this recall. The packs are between 15 and 45 liters and have the "Snowpulse" logo printed on them. The metal cartridge is inside the pack and unscrews from the airbag. Cartridges using inflation system 1.0 gauges can be identified by the pin inside the threaded fitting on the side of the cartridge. If this gauge does not have an "A" or a "B" on the dial then it is included in the recall.

Affected products

Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags

Recalled brands

Snowpulse SA, Mammut Sports Group Inc., Mountain Sports Distribution, of Golden, British Columbia, Canada

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.

Recall date

August 30, 2012

Categories

Mountain Climbing

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12268?

CPSC recall #12268 covers Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 30, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. Model year 2008 to 2010 airbag cartridges are included in this recall. The packs are between 15 and 45 liters and have the "Snowpulse" logo printed on them. The metal cartridge is inside the pack and unscrews from the airbag. Cartridges using inflation system 1.0 gauges can be identified by the pin inside the threaded fitting on the side of the cartridge. If this gauge does not have an "A" or a "B" on the dial then it is included in the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #12268?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12268 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.. 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 Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1 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/2012/Avalanche-Airbags-Recalled-by-Snowpulse-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury1. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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