Product Recall Number: 14-030
Why was Avalanche airbags recalled?
The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Product Recall Number: 14-030
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-11-26
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Avalanche airbags
Description: The trigger assembly on airbags used for skiing, snowmobiles and mountain climbing can fail, resulting in the airbag not deploying.
Hazard Description: The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
Incidents: None
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
Sold At: Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed