Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication
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This CPSC record concerns Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.
- Classification: The recalled transceivers can unexpectedly enter s
- Status: Ongoing
- Recall date: 2023-04-27
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Product Description & Identification
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
Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified
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.. 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
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Nationwide retail and online distribution
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- Issuing agency
- CPSC
- Source ID
- 9604
- Indexed update
- 2026-07-27 11:37:09 UTC
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