Black Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications
The recalled transceivers may not switch from SEND mode into SEARCH mode. If this were to occur, the device would not be able to locate a skier in an avalanche, which could result in severe bodily harm or death if the…
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- Date
- 2022-07-28
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Black Diamond Equipment
- Product
- Avalanche Transceivers
- Units
- About 76,300 (In addition, about 21,300 were sold in…
- Category
- Other
- Source
- CPSC
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