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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-11-26

Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury

Is my product affected?

Avalanche airbags

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Backcountry Access is recalling its Avalanche airbags in models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle because the trigger assembly can fail, which would prevent the airbag from deploying during an avalanche. These yellow airbags, housed in blue, red or black packs, are designed to keep users above the surface during an avalanche and are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing. The affected products have "Float" and the "bca" logo printed in black lettering and include lot letters A through E, which can be identified on the trigger handle.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own affected airbags should immediately stop using them and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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