Recalls / 2013-11-26

Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury

14030 · Recalled 2013-11-26 · CPSC page

BCA avalanche airbag Float 18 with lot letter location

Description

This recall involves BCA Avalanche airbags, models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. The airbags are yellow and are housed in a blue, red or black pack. The packs have the model name printed on them. "Float" and the "bca" logo are printed in black lettering on the airbag. Lot letters A through E are included in the recall. The lot letter can be found on the trigger handle.

Hazards

The trigger assembly can fail resulting in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.

Reported injuries

None

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Avalanche airbags		About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada

Parties

Distributor: Backcountry Access, Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Made in: China
Sold at: Specialty outdoor stores worldwide, online at www.backcountryaccess.com, $750.

Consumer contact

Backcountry Access (BCA) at (800) 670-8735 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.backcountryaccess.com and click on Safety Alert under Customer Service at bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an e-mail to warranty@backcountryaccess.com.

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Source: CPSC recall 14030. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.