Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
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 [Learn More]
About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
Black Diamond Pilot 11 JetForce. Black Diamond Halo 28 JetForce
Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 07/09/2015 |
| Recall ID | 6439 |
| Recall Number | 15181 |
| Product Type | Ice and Snow Sports |
| Hazard | The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Black Diamond Inc. at (800) 775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.pocsports.com or www.pieps.com and select Customer Service at the top of the page, then click on Product Recalls in the drop down menu. Consumers can also go to www.jetforcerecall.com to submit your repair claim. The firm can be reached by email at [email protected]. |
| Last Updated | 07/15/2015 |
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