Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-08-30 · 12268
Hazards
A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Recall
Number
12268
Date
2012-08-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Snowpulse SA, of Martigny, Switzerland
Retailer(s)
Specialty outdoor and motorsports stores nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $900 and $1,200.
Importer(s)
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt.
Distributor(s)
Mountain Sports Distribution, of Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Country of manufacture
Switzerland
Description
This recall involves Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. Model year 2008 to 2010 airbag cartridges are included in this recall. The packs are between 15 and 45 liters and have the "Snowpulse" logo printed on them. The metal cartridge is inside the pack and unscrews from the airbag. Cartridges using inflation system 1.0 gauges can be identified by the pin inside the threaded fitting on the side of the cartridge. If this gauge does not have an "A" or a "B" on the dial then it is included in the recall.