Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. 2025-03-06 Other moderate CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-25167
BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Recall
Issued March 6, 2025 · Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. · 16,602,062,023 units affected
In March 2025, Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. recalled the BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers, a moderate other recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The metal contact in the switch mechanism of the Recon LT avalanche transceiver can corrode and cause the transceiver to malfunction. If this occurs, the device can turn off and make it impossible to locate a victim in an avalanche, which could result in serious injury or death.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using BD Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact Black Diamond for a full refund, a replacement transceiver, or a free repair. Consumers will not be asked for proof of purchase and will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled transceivers. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers. Consumers should go to https://warranty.bdel.com/beaconRecall2025/StepOne to participate in the recall. The repair involves replacing the original zinc coated steel insert with a corrosion resistant stainless-steel version. The replacement option allows the consumer to exchange their BD Recon LT avalanche transceiver for a BD Guide BT or BD Recon X avalanche transceiver. Both the BD Guide BT and BD Recon X transceivers utilize a different switch design. Consumers also have the option to return their device for a full refund (credit card reimbursement).
Recall details
- Brand
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
- Category
- Other
- Recall date
- March 6, 2025
- Units affected
- 16,602,062,023
- Sold at
- Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from May 2021 through February 2025 for between $350 and $500.
- Recall number
- CPSC-25167
- Made in
- Austria
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. has 5 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
- 16,602,062,023 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 46th Other recall we've logged in 2025.