Black Diamond recalls 2010 Avalung backpacks that may crack in cold weather, causing suffocation during avalanches. Affected models include Anarchist, Bandit, and others with specific colors and PO numbers.
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
Black Diamond is recalling 2010 Avalung backpacks because their air intake tubing can crack in cold temperatures, potentially causing suffocation if used in avalanches. This hazard means the backpacks might not function properly when needed to save a person's life.
The air intake tubing can crack when exposed to cold temperatures, which stops the backpack from extracting air from snow. This could cause a person buried in an avalanche to suffocate if the backpack fails to function.
Snowboarders, skiers, and avalanche victims who own the recalled 2010 Avalung backpacks are affected. Those using the backpacks in cold conditions are at highest risk.
Check the backpack's side for model and color, and look for a white label inside with the PO number. The recall includes specific models like Anarchist Black and Bandit Black from 2010.
Immediately stop using the recalled Avalung backpacks as they pose a suffocation risk in cold conditions.
Reach out to Black Diamond Equipment to get a free replacement or refund for the affected backpack.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
The recall includes 2010 Avalung backpacks with specific models like Anarchist Black, Bandit Black, and others, each with unique colors and PO numbers printed on the side and inside labels.
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, which may cause the backpack to stop functioning and lead to suffocation during avalanches.
Contact Black Diamond Equipment directly to receive a free replacement product or full refund for the recalled backpacks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Black Diamond to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 549 — Black Diamond Avalung backpacks Hello, I own a Avalung backpacks that is covered by recall 549 from Black Diamond. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
