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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2021-04-12

Black Diamond Recalls PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; One Death Reported

Is my product affected?

PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport Avalanche Transceivers

  • Brand Pieps GMBH, of Austria
  • Brand Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah

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

What happened

Black Diamond is recalling all PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport Avalanche Transceivers because the devices can unexpectedly switch modes when not locked or installed in the harness. When this occurs, the transceiver cannot transmit a signal, making it difficult to locate a skier buried in an avalanche. One death has been reported related to this hazard. The transceivers are identifiable by the PIEPS name printed on the front, model names (DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, or DSP Sport), exterior colors of green/yellow, black/yellow, or clear/yellow, and LCD display with an Off/Search/Send slider switch.

Consumers who own a recalled transceiver should immediately stop using it. According to the recall record, affected consumers should contact Black Diamond for a free replacement hardcase carrying system and user guide to be used with the recalled transceivers.

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

Hazard

The transceiver can switch modes unexpectedly when not locked or installed in the harness. When this occurs, it will prevent the transceiver from transmitting a signal and can make it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a free replacement hardcase carrying system and user guide to be used with the recalled transceivers.

Details from the source

This recall involves all PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport Avalanche Transceivers. The transceivers are worn by skiers so they can be located if they are buried in an avalanche. The units were sold in one size with an LCD display, a slider switch with Off/Search/Send, and are powered by a battery. The devices have a green/yellow, black/yellow, or clear/yellow exterior. The transceivers come with a black neoprene carrying case. The manufacturer's name, PIEPS, is printed in black letters on the front of the unit with the model name DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport. The recall includes PIEPS DSP Sport Avalanche Transceiver MODEL NO. PP1128040000ALL1; PIEPS DSP Pro Avalanche Transceiver MODEL NO. PP1127710000ALL1; and PIEPS DSP Pro Ice Avalanche Transceiver MODEL NO. PP1127700000ALL1. The model name DSP02 can be found on the inside of the battery door, and the model number can be found on the outside of the packaging.

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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