Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication
Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers
Date of Recall
2023-04-27CPSC Release Number
23-190Manufactured In
Austria and BosniaUnits
About 1,550 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada)Importer
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, UtahSold By
Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamond.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through March 2023 for between $350 and $500.Problem/Hazard
The recalled transceivers can unexpectedly enter search mode due to interference from other beacons. If this occurs, the device could fail to transmit the position of survivors of an avalanche, resulting in delayed search and rescue operations, which could result in severe bodily harm or death if the skier is buried under snow.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received seven reports of the transceiver mode changing while in use. No injuries have been reported.Description
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 |
Remedy
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