Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury

Recalled November 26, 2013 · CPSC recall 14030 · Avalanche

BCA avalanche airbag Float 18 with lot letter location

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.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

None

Description

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.

What to do

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

Contact

Backcountry Access (BCA) at (800) 670-8735 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.backcountryaccess.com and click on Safety Alert under Customer Service at bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an e-mail to [email protected].

Product

Avalanche airbags

Distributed by

Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.

Retailers

Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →