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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 66,100 (In addition, about 12,500 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 21-108 Published April 12, 2021

PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport Avalanche Transceivers

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. Manufactured by Pieps GMBH and sold at Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, and online at www.backcountry.com from January 2013 – November 2020 for $300 to $450.

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Recalled DSP Sport (green/yellow) and DSP Pro Avalanche Transceivers (black/yellow)
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Recalled DSP Sport (green/yellow) and DSP Pro Avalanche Transceivers (black/yellow)

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Why it was recalled

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.

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Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

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.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerPieps GMBH, of Austria
UnitsAbout 66,100 (In addition, about 12,500 were sold in Canada)
Made inAustria
Sold atLiberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, and online at www.backcountry.com
Sales periodJanuary 2013 – November 2020
Price$300 to $450

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866-306-0865
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