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Recalls / 2011-01-05

Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard

11084 · Recalled 2011-01-05 · CPSC page

Revelation
Revelation

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

Hazards

The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.

Reported injuries

The company has received one report of an air intake tubing cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Avalung backpacksAbout 3,500 units

Parties

Manufacturer
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
Importer
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in
China
Sold at
Specialty outdoor, ski shops nationwide, $280.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Black Diamond collect at (801) 278-5533 anytime or visit the company’s website at www.BlackDiamondEquipment.com/AvaLungRecall

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Source: CPSC recall 11084. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.