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Product Recall Number: 05-527

Why was Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim recalled?

The transceivers' plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, it could result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.

Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim
Here's product recall specific data for Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim.

  • Product Recall Number: 05-527

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2005-01-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim

  • Description: The recalled Barryvoxes are 2004/2005 model Opto 3000 Avalanche Transceivers. The words, "Mammut" and "Barryvox" are printed on the front of the red and black transceivers. The serial numbers on the recalled units, which can be found in the battery compartment under the UPC code, include: M0080000 through M0088419, M0089616 through M0089800 and M0090000 through M0090419. The recalled units were shipped with an instructional CD and the box marked "Bonus CD Included." Units containing safe replacement transceivers have a red triangular label reading "New Casing" on the box.

  • Hazard Description: The transceivers' plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, it could result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 137

  • Incidents: None Reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact Climb High for a free replacement.

  • Sold At: Authorized Mammut Dealers from August 2004 through November 2004 for about $300.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal, of Switzerland

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Switzerland

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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