JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 15181. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.
CPSC recall 15181 has the recall date 9 Jul 2015. The notice names the firm Black Diamond. The recall has about 1,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Mountain Climbing.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all first generation JetForce Black Diamond, Pieps and POC model airbag packs manufactured by Black Diamond between October 2, 2014 and March 3, 2015. The manufacture date code ranging from 14275 to 15077 can be found inside the front pocket label. The date codes are listed in a YYDDD format. Date codes on some products are truncated in a YDDD format (ex.4275). The JetForce Technology logo is on the left shoulder strap, and an instruction label is on the inside flap of the back panel. The following models and colors are included in this recall: Brand Model and Capacity Colors Black Diamond Pilot 11 Liters Halo 28 Liters Saga 40 Liters Black, Fire Red Pieps Tour Rider 24 Liters Tour Pro 24 Liters Black with yellow, Black with chili red POC Thorax 11 Liters Orange |
| Product | Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs, About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada), Mountain Climbing |
| Sold at | Specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300. |
| Distributor | Black Diamond Inc; POC Sports |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Mountain Climbing
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Black Diamond
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2016 | Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Whippet Ski Poles Due to Risk of Injury |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15181The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 15181. https://recallregister.com/product/6439-jetforce-avalanche-airbag-packs-recalled-by-black-diamond-due-to-risk/. 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 15181 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15181?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15181?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)