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Recalls / 2015-07-09

JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury

15181 · Recalled 2015-07-09 · CPSC page

Black Diamond Pilot 11 JetForce
Black Diamond Pilot 11 JetForce

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

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.

Products

NameModelUnits
Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag PacksAbout 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Distributors
Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah, POC Sports, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in
United States
Sold at
Specialty outdoor retail, online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, 250, 300.

Consumer contact

Black Diamond Inc. at (800) 775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.pocsports.com or www.pieps.com and select Customer Service at the top of the page, then click on Product Recalls in the drop down menu. Consumers can also go to www.jetforcerecall.com to submit your repair claim. The firm can be reached by email at service@jetforcerecall.com.

More images

Black Diamond Halo 28 JetForce
Black Diamond Halo 28 JetForce
Black Diamond Saga 40 JetForce
Black Diamond Saga 40 JetForce
PIEPS JetForce Tour Rider 24
PIEPS JetForce Tour Rider 24
PIEPS JetForce Tour Pro 34
PIEPS JetForce Tour Pro 34
POC Thorax 11
POC Thorax 11

Source: CPSC recall 15181. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.