Product Recall Number: 25-164
Why was ARVA Neo BT Pro Avalanche Transceivers recalled?
A fuse within the avalanche transceiver can be defective and cause power to drain from the battery, posing a risk of loss of emergency communication which could result in serious injury or death.
Product Recall Number: 25-164
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2025-02-27
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: ARVA Neo BT Pro Avalanche Transceivers
Description: This recall involves ARVA Neo BT Pro Avalanche Transceivers. The transceivers are black plastic with an LCD screen below a red mark button. NEO BT PRO is written on the left side of the device. The affected beacons have serial numbers NBP00052-1027 to NBP00287-1127 and NB00300-1127 to NB11675-0329. The serial number is located inside the battery compartment on the underside of the battery compartment lid.
Hazard Description: A fuse within the avalanche transceiver can be defective and cause power to drain from the battery, posing a risk of loss of emergency communication which could result in serious injury or death.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,067
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled device and contact NIC IMPEX ARVA CORP. for a free inspection and repair. The firm will give consumers a shipping label to return the recalled transceiver.
Sold At: Winter outdoor sporting goods and ski and snowboard stores nationwide and online at arva-equipment.com, backcountry.com and Evo.com from September 2022 through January 2025 for about $430.
Importers: Nic Impex ARVA Corp., of Orem, Utah
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: France
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed