Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-01-05 · 11084
Hazards
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
Recall
Number
11084
Date
2011-01-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Avalung backpacks
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
Retailer(s)
Specialty outdoor and ski shops nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $180 and $280.
Importer(s)
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below). These backpacks have an air intake system that the company states extracts air from the snow, allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while buried under the snow. The model name and color are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack. Backpack Model Color Size PO Number Anarchist Black M/L 101153, 101254 S/M 101104 Bandit Black One Size 101052, 100981 Green Olive One Size 100957 Seth Plaid Red One Size 101030 Seth Plaid Orange One Size 101254 Outlaw Black M/L 101104, 101271, 101254 Green Olive S/M 100981, 101052 Agent Black M/L 101104, 101153 Ocean Print S/M 101104 Covert Black M/L 101104, 101254, 101330, 101287 S/M 101030 Revelation Black M/L 101254, 101104, 101287 Chili M/L 101213, 101254, 101030, 101052 S/M 101104 Bandit Avalung Package Black One Size 101322, 101330, 101052