Avalanche rescue probes
Published May 3, 2016
Summary
CPSC records recall 16155, published May 3, 2016. Reported units: About 1,600 in the U.S. (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada).
What's the hazard
The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
- Distributor
- REI and other outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2014 through January 2016 for between $60 and $70.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Avalanche rescue probes recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 16155 on May 3, 2016. Reported hazard: The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash..