Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication
CPSC recall 23190. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled transceivers can unexpectedly enter search mode due to interference from other beacons. If this occurs, the device could fail to transmit the position of survivors of an avalanche, resulting in delayed search and rescue operations, 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 free repair which consists of a firmware update which is done by downloading the Pieps App for iOS or Android devices, connecting the transceiver via Bluetooth, and then following the on-screen prompts to receive a full refund. Consumers can also take the recalled transceivers to a Black Diamond store or ship the transceiver to the Black Diamond service center to have the firmware installed.
CPSC recall 23190 has the recall date 27 Apr 2023. The notice names the firm Black Diamond Equipment. The recall has about 1,550 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units.
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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 | The firm has received seven reports of the transceiver mode changing while in use. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,550 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceivers, Black Diamond Alpine Avy Safety Sets and Black Diamond Recon LT Avy Safety Sets. The recalled transceivers were sold as a standalone unit and as part of an avalanche safety set. The transceivers are plastic with an LCD screen. They have a gray exterior and a blue top. The Black Diamond logo and model name are on the front of the unit. The following three models have UPC codes located on the product's box. Transceiver Name UPC Code BD RECON LT BEACON 793661495475 BD ALPINE AVY SAFETY SET 793661512837 BD RECON LT AVY SAFETY SET 793661518532 |
| Product | Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers, About 1,550 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamond.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through March 2023 for between $350 and $500. |
| Importer | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd |
| Made in | Austria, Bosnia |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,550Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Black Diamond Equipment
- 14
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 23190The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23190. https://recallregister.com/product/9604-black-diamond-equipment-recalls-recon-lt-avalanche-transceivers-due-to/. 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 23190 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received seven reports of the transceiver mode changing while in use. 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.blackdiamond.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through March 2023 for between $350 and $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23190?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23190?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,550 (In addition, about 250 were sold in Canada)