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BCA avalanche airbag Float 18 with lot letter location -
BCA avalanche airbag Float 22
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
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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
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Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
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