Black Diamond Recalls PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications; One Death Reported
CPSC recall 21108. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The transceiver can switch modes unexpectedly when not locked or installed in the harness. When this occurs, it will prevent the transceiver from transmitting a signal and can make it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a free replacement hardcase carrying system and user guide to be used with the recalled transceivers.
CPSC recall 21108 has the recall date 12 Apr 2021. The notice names the firm Pieps GMBH. The recall has about 66,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Black Diamond has received 65 reports of the transceiver modes switching unexpectedly while in use. One death and one instance of a skier getting caught in an avalanche who suffered a broken arm and minor injuries were both reported in British Columbia. |
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| Units | 66,100 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport Avalanche Transceivers. The transceivers are worn by skiers so they can be located if they are buried in an avalanche. The units were sold in one size with an LCD display, a slider switch with Off/Search/Send, and are powered by a battery. The devices have a green/yellow, black/yellow, or clear/yellow exterior. The transceivers come with a black neoprene carrying case. The manufacturer's name, PIEPS, is printed in black letters on the front of the unit with the model name DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport. The recall includes PIEPS DSP Sport Avalanche Transceiver MODEL NO. PP1128040000ALL1; PIEPS DSP Pro Avalanche Transceiver MODEL NO. PP1127710000ALL1; and PIEPS DSP Pro Ice Avalanche Transceiver MODEL NO. PP1127700000ALL1. The model name DSP02 can be found on the inside of the battery door, and the model number can be found on the outside of the packaging. |
| Product | PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport Avalanche Transceivers, About 66,100 (In addition, about 12,500 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, and online at www.backcountry.com from January 2013 through November 2020 for between $300 and $450. |
| Manufacturer | Pieps GMBH, of Austria |
| Importer | Black Diamond Ltd |
| Made in | Austria |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 66,100Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Pieps GMBH
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21108. https://recallregister.com/product/9036-black-diamond-recalls-pieps-dsp-avalanche-transceivers-due-to-risk-of/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 21108 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Black Diamond has received 65 reports of the transceiver modes switching unexpectedly while in use. One death and one instance of a skier getting caught in an avalanche who suffered a broken arm and minor injuries were both reported in British Columbia.
- 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.backcountry.com from January 2013 through November 2020 for between $300 and $450.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21108?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21108?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 66,100 (In addition, about 12,500 were sold in Canada)