Black Diamond Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Signal Glitch
Black Diamond recalled Pieps DSP Avalanche transceivers due to risk of loss of emergency communications, said the Consumer Product Safety Commission Tuesday. The transceiver can switch modes unexpectedly when not locked or installed in the harness, preventing the transceiver from…
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transmitting a signal and making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche. Black Diamond has received 65 reports of the transceiver modes switching unexpectedly while in use; one death was reported and one skier caught in an avalanche suffered a broken arm and minor injuries. The recall involves about 66,100 units, including PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport Avalanche models. Consumers should 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. The devices were sold at Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment and other specialty outdoor stores and online at www.backcountry.com January 2013-November 2020 for $300-$450.