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Product Recall
Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury
BCA avalanche airbag Float 18 with lot letter location
Avalanche airbags
Recall Date: November 26th, 2013
Type: Ice and Snow Sports
Units: About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
Hazards: The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
Description
This recall involves BCA Avalanche airbags, models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. The airbags are yellow and are housed in a blue, red or black pack. The packs have the model name printed on them. "Float" and the "bca" logo are printed in black lettering on the airbag. Lot letters A through E are included in the recall. The lot letter can be found on the trigger handle.
Images:
BCA avalanche airbag Float 18 with lot letter location
BCA avalanche airbag Float 22
Consumer Contact:
Backcountry Access (BCA) at (800) 670-8735 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.backcountryaccess.com and click on Safety Alert under Customer Service at bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an e-mail to [email protected].Injuries:
None
Retailers:
Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750.
Distributors:
Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
