Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1
CPSC recall 12268. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.
CPSC recall 12268 has the recall date 30 Aug 2012. The notice names the firm Snowpulse SA. The recall has about 1,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. CPSC gives the product type Mountain Climbing.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,200 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. Model year 2008 to 2010 airbag cartridges are included in this recall. The packs are between 15 and 45 liters and have the "Snowpulse" logo printed on them. The metal cartridge is inside the pack and unscrews from the airbag. Cartridges using inflation system 1.0 gauges can be identified by the pin inside the threaded fitting on the side of the cartridge. If this gauge does not have an "A" or a "B" on the dial then it is included in the recall. |
| Product | Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags, About 1,200 in the United States and 2,600 in Canada, Mountain Climbing |
| Sold at | Specialty outdoor and motorsports stores nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $900 and $1,200. |
| Manufacturer | Snowpulse SA |
| Importer | Mammut Sports Group Inc |
| Distributor | Mountain Sports Distribution, of Golden, British Columbia, Canada |
| Made in | Switzerland |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,200Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Mountain Climbing
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Snowpulse SA
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12268The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12268. https://recallregister.com/product/1132-avalanche-airbags-recalled-by-snowpulse-due-to-risk-of-injury1/. 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 12268 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty outdoor and motorsports stores nationwide from September 2008 through April 2012 for between $900 and $1,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12268?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12268?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,200 in the United States and 2,600 in Canada