Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation

Active Recall Announced May 3, 2016 CPSC #16155

Quick answer

Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation is CPSC recall #16155, announced on May 3, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. "Striker 320" is printed on the red and gray probe and "Striker 240" is printed on the yellow and gray probe. "MSR" is printed on the shaft. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call cascade designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.. Affected brand: Cascade Designs Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. "Striker 320" is printed on the red and gray probe and "Striker 240" is printed on the yellow and gray probe. "MSR" is printed on the shaft.

Affected products

Avalanche rescue probes

Recalled brands

Cascade Designs Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.

Recall date

May 3, 2016

Categories

Mountain Climbing

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16155?

CPSC recall #16155 covers Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 3, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. "Striker 320" is printed on the red and gray probe and "Striker 240" is printed on the yellow and gray probe. "MSR" is printed on the shaft.

What is the remedy for recall #16155?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16155 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call cascade designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.. 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 Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation 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/2016/Cascade-Designs-Recalls-Avalanche-Rescue-Probes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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