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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 16, 2023Serious
KLIM Backcountry Probes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
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.
Who to 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.
The 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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,930 (In addition, about 400 in Canada)
- Recall date
- February 16, 2023
- Brand
- Teton Outfitters LLC, a Polaris subsidiary, d/b/a KLIM, of Rigby, Idaho
- Injuries reported
- None reported
PO2761
Online at www.klim.com and at KLIM and Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2022 through November 2022 for about $80.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “KLIM Recalls Backcountry Probes Due to Risk of Severe Injury or Death”
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