FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2207-0385 PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceiver
Plastic units with LCD screen. A number of models, each with the manufacturer’s name (PIEPS) or the Black Diamond logo printed on the front or rear of the unit. The devices are worn by skiers/snowboarders/ snowmobilers so they can be located if they are buried in an avalanche. Images of all affected models can be found on the PIEPS website.
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product has been found to present a risk to the user as certain transceivers and beacons do not pass a Safety Check. A defect in the electronics may prevent the unit from switching from SEND mode to SEARCH mode, resulting in no additional aid in the search and rescue process in the case of an avalanche.
What the notice records
Corrective action
Consumers should immediately cease use of the product and follow the instructions provided on the PIEPS website:https://www.pieps.com/safety-check-mode-failure/?lang=en_uk
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceiver
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- PIEPS Micro BT Button, PIEPS Micro BT Race, PIEPS Micro BT Sensor, PIEPS POWDER BT, PIEPS PRO BT, PIEPS DSP PRO / SPORT, BLACK DIAMOND RECON and BLACK DIAMOND GUIDE
- Product type
- Communications and media equipment - avalanche transceiver
- Seller or shop
- Unknown
- Country of origin
- Bosnia
- Measure
- Other
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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