KLIM Recalls Backcountry Probes Due to Risk of Severe Injury or Death
CPSC recall 23125 · Feb 16, 2023 · About 3,930 (In addition, about 400 in Canada)
Hazard
The recalled probes can fail to operate when deployed by rescuers, posing a risk of severe injury or death to a person buried under snow following an avalanche.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and contact KLIM by email at orders@KLIM.com and enter "A300 Probe Recall" in the subject line to receive a full refund. KLIM will send consumers free shipping material and a pre-paid shipping label to return the probes. KLIM is contacting all purchasers directly.
Product
This recall involves KLIM Backcountry Probes A300, which are used to locate people buried in snow following an avalanche. The product lot number PO2761 is located near the tip of the probes. The KLIM logo is printed on the probes.
- Company
- KLIM
- Category
- Other
- Units
- About 3,930 (In addition, about 400 in Canada)
- Injuries
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at www.klim.com and at KLIM and Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2022 through November 2022 for about $80.
- Made in
- China
- Contact
- KLIM toll-free at 844-325-1667 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.klim.com/backcountry-probe-a300-recall or https://www.klim.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice: CPSC.gov ↗