Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation
USCascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation
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TranslatedThe lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. "Striker 320" is printed on the red and gray probe and "Striker 240" is printed on the yellow and gray probe. "MSR" is printed on the shaft.
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedAvalanche rescue probes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Cascade-Designs-Recalls-Avalanche-Rescue-Probes |
| Title | Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16155.16155a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | “Striker 320” Probe |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16155.16155b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | “Striker 240” Probe |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16155.16155d.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Lock Buttons at the end of the probe, correctly engaged |
| Hazards › Name | The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Avalanche rescue probes |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,600 in the U.S. (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6719 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe. |
| Importers › Name | Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | REI and other outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2014 through January 2016 for between $60 and $70. |
| Recall Date | 2016-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. "Striker 320" is printed on the red and gray probe and "Striker 240" is printed on the yellow and gray probe. "MSR" is printed on the shaft. |
| Recall Number | 16155 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57802r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Cascade Designs at 800-531-9531 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT on Monday through Friday or online at www.msrgear.com and click on "Recall" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Korea |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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