Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication

Active Recall Announced April 27, 2023 CPSC #23190

Quick answer

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..

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

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

Categories

Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #23190?

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

What is the remedy for recall #23190?

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.

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

If you sell Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication 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/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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