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Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury

  • BCA avalanche airbag Float 18 with lot letter location
  • BCA avalanche airbag Float 22
Name of Product:
Avalanche airbags
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
Recall Date:
November 26, 2013
Units:
About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
Consumer 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 warranty@backcountryaccess.com.

Recall Details

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. 

Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

None

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

Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.  

Distributor

Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.  

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
14-030

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