KLIM Recalls Backcountry Probes Due to Risk of Severe Injury or Death

Recalled February 16, 2023 · CPSC recall 23125 · KLIM

Hazard

The recalled probes can fail to operate when deployed by rescuers, posing a risk of severe injury or death to a person buried under snow following an avalanche.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 3,930 (In addition, about 400 in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves KLIM Backcountry Probes A300, which are used to locate people buried in snow following an avalanche. The product lot number PO2761 is located near the tip of the probes. The KLIM logo is printed on the probes.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and contact KLIM by email at [email protected] and enter "A300 Probe Recall" in the subject line to receive a full refund. KLIM will send consumers free shipping material and a pre-paid shipping label to return the probes. KLIM is contacting all purchasers directly.

Contact

KLIM toll-free at 844-325-1667 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.klim.com/backcountry-probe-a300-recall or https://www.klim.com and click on "Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

KLIM Backcountry Probes A300

Imported by

Teton Outfitters LLC, a Polaris subsidiary, d/b/a KLIM, of Rigby, Idaho

Retailers

Online at www.klim.com and at KLIM and Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2022 through November 2022 for about $80.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →