Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
CPSC recall 25167. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The metal contact in the switch mechanism of the Recon LT avalanche transceiver can corrode and cause the transceiver to malfunction. If this occurs, the device can turn off and make it impossible to locate a victim in an avalanche, which could result in serious injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a full refund, a replacement transceiver, or a free repair. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers. Consumers should go to https://warranty.bdel.com/beaconRecall2025/StepOne to participate in the recall. The repair involves replacing the original zinc coated steel insert with a corrosion resistant stainless-steel version. The replacement option allows the consumer to exchange their BD Recon LT avalanche transceiver for a BD Guide BT or BD Recon X avalanche transceiver. Both the BD Guide BT and BD Recon X transceivers utilize a different switch…
CPSC recall 25167 has the recall date 6 Mar 2025. The notice names the firm Black Diamond Equipment. The recall has about 1,660 units. The median CPSC recall of 2025 has 5,950 units.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received six reports of the switch mechanism malfunctioning due to corrosion. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,660 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair, Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name "RECON LT" are on the front of the transceivers. The recalled transceivers were sold as standalone units and as part of Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets. |
| Product | BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers, About 1,660 (In addition, about 206 were sold in Canada). The transceivers were recalled in 2023 for a different hazard |
| Sold at | Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through February 2025 for between $350 and $500. |
| Importer | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd |
| Made in | Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,660Median of 2025: 5,950
- CPSC recalls of 2025
- 420
- Recalls of 2025 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Black Diamond Equipment
- 14
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 25167The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 25167. https://recallregister.com/product/10189-black-diamond-equipment-recalls-bd-recon-lt-avalanche-transceivers-due/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 25167 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received six reports of the switch mechanism malfunctioning due to corrosion. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through February 2025 for between $350 and $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 25167?
- CPSC lists 3 remedy options:
Refund, Repair, Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 25167?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,660 (In addition, about 206 were sold in Canada). The transceivers were recalled in 2023 for a different hazard