Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Backcountry Access Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 14030. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The trigger assembly can fail resulting 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 BCA for a free replacement trigger assembly.
CPSC recall 14030 has the recall date 26 Nov 2013. The notice names the firm Backcountry Access. The recall has about 6,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Ice and Snow Sports.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,400 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves BCA Avalanche airbags, models Float 18, 22, 30, 32, 36 and Throttle. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. The airbags are yellow and are housed in a blue, red or black pack. The packs have the model name printed on them. "Float" and the "bca" logo are printed in black lettering on the airbag. Lot letters A through E are included in the recall. The lot letter can be found on the trigger handle. |
| Product | Avalanche airbags, About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada, Ice and Snow Sports |
| Sold at | Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750. |
| Distributor | Backcountry Access, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Category: Ice and Snow Sports
- CPSC recalls of 2013
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,400Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Ice and Snow Sports
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Backcountry Access
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2022 | Elevate Outdoor Collective Recalls Backcountry Access Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14030The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14030. https://recallregister.com/product/1554-avalanche-airbags-recalled-by-backcountry-access-due-to-risk-of-injury/. 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 14030 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty outdoor stores worldwide and online at www.backcountryaccess.com from August 2011 through October 2013 for between $499 and $750.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14030?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14030?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,400 in the United States and 1,800 in Canada