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Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; Risk of Serious Injury or Death is CPSC recall #25167, announced on March 6, 2025. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name "RECON LT" are on the front of the transceivers. The recalled transceivers were sold as standalone units and as part of Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact black diamond for a full refund, a replacement transceiver, or a free repair. consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers. black diamond is contacting all known purchasers. consumers should go to https://warranty.bdel.com/beaconrecall2025/stepone to participate in the recall. the repair involves replacing the original zinc coated steel insert with a corrosion resistant stainless-steel version. the replacement option allows the consumer to exchange their bd recon lt avalanche transceiver for a bd guide bt or bd recon x avalanche transceiver. both the bd guide bt and bd recon x transceivers utilize a different switch design. consumers also have the option to return their device for a full refund (credit card reimbursement).. Affected brand: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd..
This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name "RECON LT" are on the front of the transceivers. The recalled transceivers were sold as standalone units and as part of Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets.
Affected products
BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers
Recalled brands
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a full refund, a replacement transceiver, or a free repair. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers. Consumers should go to https://warranty.bdel.com/beaconRecall2025/StepOne to participate in the recall. The repair involves replacing the original zinc coated steel insert with a corrosion resistant stainless-steel version. The replacement option allows the consumer to exchange their BD Recon LT avalanche transceiver for a BD Guide BT or BD Recon X avalanche transceiver. Both the BD Guide BT and BD Recon X transceivers utilize a different switch design. Consumers also have the option to return their device for a full refund (credit card reimbursement).
Recall date
March 6, 2025
CPSC recall #25167 covers Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; Risk of Serious Injury or Death, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 6, 2025. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name "RECON LT" are on the front of the transceivers. The recalled transceivers were sold as standalone units and as part of Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets.
The CPSC remedy for recall #25167 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact black diamond for a full refund, a replacement transceiver, or a free repair. consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers. black diamond is contacting all known purchasers. consumers should go to https://warranty.bdel.com/beaconrecall2025/stepone to participate in the recall. the repair involves replacing the original zinc coated steel insert with a corrosion resistant stainless-steel version. the replacement option allows the consumer to exchange their bd recon lt avalanche transceiver for a bd guide bt or bd recon x avalanche transceiver. both the bd guide bt and bd recon x transceivers utilize a different switch design. consumers also have the option to return their device for a full refund (credit card reimbursement).. 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/2025/Black-Diamond-Equipment-Recalls-BD-Recon-LT-Avalanche-Transceivers-Due-to-Risk-of-Loss-of-Emergency-Communications-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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