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Product Recall Number: 22-147

Why was Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers recalled?

The toggle switch can separate from the transceiver, and prevent the transceiver from switching to search mode, making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death if a skier is buried under snow. 

Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers
Here's product recall specific data for Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers.

  • Product Recall Number: 22-147

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2022-06-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers

  • Description: This recall involves the Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver sold in yellow and black. The transceiver has a digital screen on the front and is about five inches long and three inches wide. “BCA” and the model name “Tracker4” are printed on the front of the unit. The serial number for a transceiver is located inside the battery compartment after removing the top AAA battery. Only the transceivers with serial numbers beginning with 21H05 or 21H06 are affected by this recall.

  • Hazard Description: The toggle switch can separate from the transceiver, and prevent the transceiver from switching to search mode, making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death if a skier is buried under snow. 

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 9,000 (In addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: Elevate Outdoor Collective has received 14 reports of broken toggle switches. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver and contact Backcountry Access to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceiver for a free replacement transceiver.

  • Sold At: REI, Evo, Cripple Creek Backcountry and other specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, backcountry.com, snowbigdeal.com, jagaloon.com and specialty websites from July 2021 through February 2022 for about $390.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Backcountry Access, Inc.

  • Distributors: K2 Sports LLC d/b/a Elevate Outdoor Collective, of Seattle, Wash

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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