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Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication is CPSC recall #23190, announced on April 27, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets. The recalled transceivers were sold as a standalone unit and as part of an avalanche safety set. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name are on the front of the unit. The following three models have UPC codes located on the product's box. Transceiver Name UPC Code BD RECON LT BEACON 793661495475 BD ALPINE AVY SAFETY SET 793661512837 BD RECON LT AVY SAFETY SET 793661518532 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the pieps app for ios or android devices, connecting the transceiver via bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. consumers can also take the recalled transceivers to a black diamond store or ship the transceiver to the black diamond service center to have the firmware installed.. Affected brand: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd..
This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets. The recalled transceivers were sold as a standalone unit and as part of an avalanche safety set. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name are on the front of the unit. The following three models have UPC codes located on the product's box. Transceiver Name UPC Code BD RECON LT BEACON 793661495475 BD ALPINE AVY SAFETY SET 793661512837 BD RECON LT AVY SAFETY SET 793661518532
Affected products
Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers
Recalled brands
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the Pieps App for iOS or Android devices, connecting the transceiver via Bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. Consumers can also take the recalled transceivers to a Black Diamond store or ship the transceiver to the Black Diamond service center to have the firmware installed.
Recall date
April 27, 2023
CPSC recall #23190 covers Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 27, 2023. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets. The recalled transceivers were sold as a standalone unit and as part of an avalanche safety set. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name are on the front of the unit. The following three models have UPC codes located on the product's box. Transceiver Name UPC Code BD RECON LT BEACON 793661495475 BD ALPINE AVY SAFETY SET 793661512837 BD RECON LT AVY SAFETY SET 793661518532
The CPSC remedy for recall #23190 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the pieps app for ios or android devices, connecting the transceiver via bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. consumers can also take the recalled transceivers to a black diamond store or ship the transceiver to the black diamond service center to have the firmware installed.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Black-Diamond-Equipment-Recalls-Recon-LT-Avalanche-Transceivers-Due-to-Risk-of-Loss-of-Emergency-Communication. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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