Black Diamond Equipment is recalling about 76,300 PIEPS and Black Diamond branded avalanche transceivers because the devices may fail to switch from SEND mode to SEARCH mode. Affected models include the PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP series, and Micro BT series, as well as the Black Diamond Recon BT and Guide BT. Black Diamond has received 26 reports of the search mode failing to function properly, though no injuries have been reported. These transceivers were sold at specialty outdoor stores like REI and online at backcountry.com from January 2013 through April 2022.
If the transceiver fails to switch into SEARCH mode during an emergency, it will be unable to locate a skier buried in an avalanche. This defect poses a risk of severe bodily harm or death if a buried individual cannot be quickly found and rescued.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a safety check to verify if the device can switch into Search Mode by following instructions on this website. If the devices are not working properly, please contact Black Diamond to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers for a free repair or a replacement device.
PIEPS logo printed on the front of the unit.
Black Diamond logo printed on the front of the unit.
Recalled Pieps Pro BT and Powder BT Avalanche Transceivers
Recalled Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro and DSP Pro Ice Avalanche Transceivers
Recalled Pieps Micro BT Button, Micro BT Sensor and Micro BT Race Avalanche Transceivers
Recalled Black Diamond Recon BT and Guide BT Avalanche Transceivers
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response