CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 05527
Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim
Published November 21, 2024 · Recall initiated: January 13, 2005
What's the hazard
The transceiver's plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, it could result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact Climb High for a free replacement.
Recall details
- Brand
- Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal, of Switzerland
- Manufacturer
- Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal, of Switzerland
- Distributor
- Authorized Mammut Dealers, from August 2004 through November 2004, for about $300.
- Country
- US