Reported Jul 9, 2015
JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
Black Diamond Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
- Amount recalled
- About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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