JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-07-09 · 15181
Hazards
The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche.
Recall
Number
15181
Date
2015-07-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300.
Distributor(s)
Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah; POC Sports, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves all first generation JetForce Black Diamond, Pieps and POC model airbag packs manufactured by Black Diamond between October 2, 2014 and March 3, 2015. The manufacture date code ranging from 14275 to 15077 can be found inside the front pocket label. The date codes are listed in a YYDDD format. Date codes on some products are truncated in a YDDD format (ex.4275). The JetForce Technology logo is on the left shoulder strap, and an instruction label is on the inside flap of the back panel. The following models and colors are included in this recall: Brand Model and Capacity Colors Black Diamond Pilot 11 Liters Halo 28 Liters Saga 40 Liters Black, Fire Red Pieps Tour Rider 24 Liters Tour Pro 24 Liters Black with yellow, Black with chili red POC Thorax 11 Liters Orange