Injuries, Suffocation

Avalanche airbag

BCA (Back Country Access)
Avalanche airbagAvalanche airbagAvalanche airbag
Case number
A12/1614/13
Category
Protective equipment
Type / Model
Avalanche Airbag - Float 30 Airbag Pack, Float 18 Airbag Pack, Float 36 Airbag Pack, Float 22 - Blue, Float 22 - Black, Float 32 - Red, Float Throttle - Black.
Batch
N/A
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2013-11-22

⚠️ Risk

null There is a possibility that the retaining ring on the trigger assembly of the airbag can inadvertently be removed or become dislodged in the process of the user connecting the trigger assembly to the compressed air cylinder. If this happens, the airbag may not deploy properly when the trigger is pulled in an avalanche scenario. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 06/11/2013

Rucsac with airbag for skiers. In the event of an avalanche, the skier can pull a trigger to release the airbag which may keep the skier afloat, helping to prevent burial in the snow.