KLIM Recalls Backcountry Probes Due to Risk of Severe Injury or Death
CPSC recall 23125 · announced February 16, 2023 · Teton Outfitters Llc, A Polaris Subsidiary, D/b/a Klim · 3,930 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and contact KLIM by email at orders@KLIM.com 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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Online at www.klim.com and at KLIM and Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2022 through November 2022 for about $80.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.