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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 9,000 (In addition, about 450 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 22-147 Published June 2, 2022

Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers

The toggle switch can separate from the transceiver, and prevent the transceiver from switching to search mode, making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death if a skier is buried under snow. Manufactured by Backcountry Access and sold at REI, Evo, Cripple Creek Backcountry and other specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, backcountry.com, snowbigdeal.com, jagaloon.com and specialty websites from July 2021 – February 2022 for about $390.

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Recalled Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver
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Recalled Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The toggle switch can separate from the transceiver, and prevent the transceiver from switching to search mode, making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death if a skier is buried under snow.

14
Incident reports to the firm
0
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

Elevate Outdoor Collective has received 14 reports of broken toggle switches. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver and contact Backcountry Access to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceiver for a free replacement transceiver.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerBackcountry Access, Inc.
UnitsAbout 9,000 (In addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)
Made inUnited States
Sold atREI, Evo, Cripple Creek Backcountry and other specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, backcountry.com, snowbigdeal.com, jagaloon.com and specialty websites
Sales periodJuly 2021 – February 2022
PriceAbout $390

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-670-8735
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday email at bcatracker4@backcountryaccess
Email

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