Avalanche Transceivers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Black Diamond Equipment is recalling multiple models of PIEPS and Black Diamond avalanche transceivers because they may fail to switch from SEND mode to SEARCH mode. This malfunction could prevent the device from locating a skier buried in an avalanche, potentially resulting in severe injury or death. The recalled models include the PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP Sport, DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, Micro BT Button, Micro BT Sensor, Micro BT Race, and the Black Diamond Recon BT and Guide BT transceivers, all of which are plastic units with LCD screens measuring approximately 5 inches by 3 inches and displaying either the PIEPS or Black Diamond logo on the front.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and check whether their device can properly switch into Search Mode by visiting www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/beacon-notification/ and following the instructions provided. If a transceiver is not working properly, the owner should contact Black Diamond to obtain a prepaid shipping label and return the device for a free repair or replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The recalled transceivers may not switch from SEND mode into SEARCH mode. If this were to occur, the device would not be able to locate a skier in an avalanche, which could result in severe bodily harm or death if the skier is buried under snow.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a safety check to verify if the device can switch into Search Mode by following instructions on this website. If the devices are not working properly, please contact Black Diamond to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers for a free repair or a replacement device.
This recall involves the PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP Sport, DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, Micro BT Button, Micro BT Sensor and Micro BT Race avalanche transceivers and the Black Diamond branded Recon BT and Guide BT avalanche transceivers. All the transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They measure about 5 inches long by 3 inches wide and the colors vary by model. The transceivers have PIEPS or the Black Diamond logo printed on the front of the unit and the model name printed either on the front or rear of the unit. To verify that your unit is included in this recall, go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/beacon-notification/ to verify that the switch can transition from the SEND to SEARCH mode properly.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.