Backcountry Access 2022-06-02 Electronics moderate CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-22147
Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers Recall
Issued June 2, 2022 · Backcountry Access · 9,000,450 units affected
In June 2022, Backcountry Access recalled the Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers, a moderate electronics recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The toggle switch can separate from the transceiver, and prevent the transceiver from switching to search mode, making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death if a skier is buried under snow.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Backcountry Access to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Tracker4 Avalanche Transceiver and contact Backcountry Access to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled transceiver for a free replacement transceiver.
Recall details
- Brand
- Backcountry Access
- Category
- Electronics
- Recall date
- June 2, 2022
- Units affected
- 9,000,450
- Sold at
- REI, Evo, Cripple Creek Backcountry and other specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, backcountry.com, snowbigdeal.com, jagaloon.com and specialty websites from July 2021 through February 2022 for about $390.
- Recall number
- CPSC-22147
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Backcountry Access has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 156 Electronics recalls in our database.
- 9,000,450 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 15 US households.
- This is the 12th Electronics recall we've logged in 2022.