Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard
CPSC recall 11084. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
CPSC recall 11084 has the recall date 5 Jan 2011. The notice names the firm Black Diamond Equipment. The recall has about 3,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Suffocation. CPSC gives the product type Backpacks/Bags.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The company has received one report of an air intake tubing cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below). These backpacks have an air intake system that the company states extracts air from the snow, allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while buried under the snow. The model name and color are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack. Backpack Model Color Size PO Number Anarchist Black M/L 101153, 101254 S/M 101104 Bandit Black One Size 101052, 100981 Green Olive One Size 100957 Seth Plaid Red One Size 101030 Seth Plaid Orange One Size 101254 Outlaw Black M/L 101104, 101271, 101254 Green Olive S/M 100981, 101052 Agent Black M/L 101104, 101153 Ocean Print S/M 101104 Covert Black M/L 101104, 101254, 101330, 101287 S/M 101030 Revelation Black M/L 101254, 101104, 101287 Chili M/L 101213, 101254, 101030, 101052 S/M 101104 Bandit Avalung Package Black One Size 101322, 101330, 101052 |
| Product | Avalung backpacks, About 3,500 units, Backpacks/Bags |
| Sold at | Specialty outdoor and ski shops nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $180 and $280. |
| Manufacturer | Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd |
| Importer | Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,500Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Backpacks/Bags
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Black Diamond Equipment
- 14
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11084The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11084. https://recallregister.com/product/549-avalung-backpacks-recalled-by-black-diamond-equipment-due-to-suffocati/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11084 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The company has received one report of an air intake tubing cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty outdoor and ski shops nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $180 and $280.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11084?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11084?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,500 units