Avalung backpacks
CPSC Recall #11-084 — January 4, 2011
Product
Avalung backpacks
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The company has received one report of an air intake tubing cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
Units Affected
About 3,500 units
Sold At
Specialty outdoor and ski shops nationwide from January 2010 through December 2010 for between $180 and $280.
Manufacturer
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
Importer
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In
China
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.