Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-549.
This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below). These backpacks have an air intake system that the company states extracts air from the snow, allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while buried under the snow. The model name and color are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack. Backpack Model Color Size PO Number Anarchist Black M/L 101153, 101254 S/M 101104 Bandit Black One Size 101052, 100981 Green Olive One Size 100957 Seth Plaid Red One Size 101030 Seth Plaid Orange One Size 101254 Outlaw Black M/L 101104, 101271, 101254 Green Olive S/M 100981, 101052 Agent Black M/L 101104, 101153 Ocean Print S/M 101104 Covert Black M/L 101104, 101254, 101330, 101287 S/M 101030 Revelation Black M/L 101254, 101104, 101287 Chili M/L 101213, 101254, 101030, 101052 S/M 101104 Bandit Avalung Package Black One Size 101322, 101330, 101052
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-549.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Specialty Outdoor And Ski Shops Nationwide From January 2010 Through December 2010 For Between $180 And $280. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-549.
For additional information, contact Black Diamond collect at (801) 278-5533 anytime or visit the company’s website at www.BlackDiamondEquipment.com/AvaLungRecall
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Specialty Outdoor And Ski Shops Nationwide From January 2010 Through December 2010 For Between $180 And $280. Recall FAQ
Specialty Outdoor And Ski Shops Nationwide From January 2010 Through December 2010 For Between $180 And $280. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard. The notice was published on January 5, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,500 units are potentially affected.