The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15181·Announced 2015-07-09

Black Diamond JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled for Malfunction Risk

Black Diamond is recalling JetForce avalanche airbag packs because the motor may fail to deploy, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the failure to deploy could lead to injury or death, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Black Diamond is recalling approximately 1,000 first-generation JetForce avalanche airbag packs manufactured between October 2, 2014, and March 3, 2015. The recall includes specific models from Black Diamond, Pieps, and POC brands, which were sold at specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300. An additional 200 units were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a risk that the motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying. This failure increases the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs. They should contact Black Diamond at (800) 775-5552 or visit www.jetforcerecall.com to submit a repair claim for a free repair. The manufacture date code, ranging from 14275 to 15077, can be found inside the front pocket label to verify if a specific unit is affected.

The recalled product

Product
Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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