Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury

Active Recall Announced November 26, 2013 CPSC #14030

Quick answer

Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury is CPSC recall #14030, announced on November 26, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves BCA Avalanche airbags, models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. The airbags are yellow and are housed in a blue, red or black pack. The packs have the model name printed on them. "Float" and the "bca" logo are printed in black lettering on the airbag. Lot letters A through E are included in the recall. The lot letter can be found on the trigger handle. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact bca for a free replacement trigger assembly.. Affected brand: Backcountry Access, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves BCA Avalanche airbags, models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. The airbags are yellow and are housed in a blue, red or black pack. The packs have the model name printed on them. "Float" and the "bca" logo are printed in black lettering on the airbag. Lot letters A through E are included in the recall. The lot letter can be found on the trigger handle.

Affected products

Avalanche airbags

Recalled brands

Backcountry Access, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.

Recall date

November 26, 2013

Categories

Ice and Snow Sports

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14030?

CPSC recall #14030 covers Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 26, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves BCA Avalanche airbags, models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. The airbags are yellow and are housed in a blue, red or black pack. The packs have the model name printed on them. "Float" and the "bca" logo are printed in black lettering on the airbag. Lot letters A through E are included in the recall. The lot letter can be found on the trigger handle.

What is the remedy for recall #14030?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14030 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact bca for a free replacement trigger assembly.. 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 Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury 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/2014/Avalanche-Airbags-Recalled-by-Backcountry-Access. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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