Black Diamond Equipment Recalls PIEPS and Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communications
CPSC recall 22194. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled transceivers may not switch from SEND mode into SEARCH mode. If this were to occur, the device would not be able to locate a skier in an avalanche, which could result in severe bodily harm or death if the skier is buried under snow.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and perform a safety check to verify if the device can switch into Search Mode by following instructions on this website. If the devices are not working properly, please contact Black Diamond to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers for a free repair or a replacement device.
CPSC recall 22194 has the recall date 28 Jul 2022. The notice names the firm Black Diamond Equipment. The recall has about 76,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Black Diamond has received 26 reports of the search mode on the transceiver not working properly. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 76,300 |
| Remedy options | Repair, Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the PIEPS Pro BT, Powder BT, DSP Sport, DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, Micro BT Button, Micro BT Sensor and Micro BT Race avalanche transceivers and the Black Diamond branded Recon BT and Guide BT avalanche transceivers. All the transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They measure about 5 inches long by 3 inches wide and the colors vary by model. The transceivers have PIEPS or the Black Diamond logo printed on the front of the unit and the model name printed either on the front or rear of the unit. To verify that your unit is included in this recall, go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/beacon-notification/ to verify that the switch can transition from the SEND to SEARCH mode properly. |
| Product | Avalanche Transceivers, About 76,300 (In addition, about 21,300 were sold in Canada) (Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro, and DSP Pro Ice avalanche transceivers were previously recalled on April 12, 2021) |
| Sold at | Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.backcountry.com from January 2013 through April 2022 for between $300 and $450. |
| Importer | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd |
| Made in | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 76,300Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Black Diamond Equipment
- 14
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 22194. https://recallregister.com/product/9363-black-diamond-equipment-recalls-pieps-and-black-diamond-avalanche-tran/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 22194 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Black Diamond has received 26 reports of the search mode on the transceiver not working properly. No injuries have been reported.
- 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 April 2022 for between $300 and $450.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22194?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Repair, Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22194?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 76,300 (In addition, about 21,300 were sold in Canada) (Pieps DSP Sport, DSP Pro, and DSP Pro Ice avalanche transceivers were previously recalled on April 12, 2021)