Backcountry Access · Recalled
Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury
The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
- Units
- About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $499–$750
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750.
- Product type
- Ice and Snow Sports
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Incident log
None
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
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 warranty@backcountryaccess.com.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 26 2013; last revised JAN 07 2015.
