Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2025-03-06 · 25167
Hazards
The metal contact in the switch mechanism of the Recon LT avalanche transceiver can corrode and cause the transceiver to malfunction. If this occurs, the device can turn off and make it impossible to locate a victim in an avalanche, which could result in serious injury or death.
Recall
Number
25167
Date
2025-03-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair; Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through February 2025 for between $350 and $500.
Importer(s)
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
Austria; Bosnia and Herzegovina
Description
This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name "RECON LT" are on the front of the transceivers. The recalled transceivers were sold as standalone units and as part of Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets.