EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Avalanche transceiver Black Diamond “Recon LT” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01568/25
Summary
The metal contacts in the product’s switch mechanism may corrode. leading to the device malfunctioning or turning off. This impedes avalanche rescue and increases the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive.
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Product
Avalanche transceiver — Black Diamond
- Brand
- Black Diamond
- Name / model
- Recon LT · BD Alpine Avy Safety Set , BD Recon LT, BD Recon LT Avy Safety Set
- Batch number(s)
- 2040-2321
- Barcode
- 793661495475793661512837793661518532
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Avalanche transceiver made of black and blue plastic with a LCD screen.
- Recall information: https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/de_US/content/2025-recon-lt-recall/
What is the risk?
- The metal contacts in the product’s switch mechanism may corrode. leading to the device malfunctioning or turning off. This impedes avalanche rescue and increases the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/02/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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