Black Diamond Remembers Pieps Skilled IPS Avalanche Transceiver

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The ski season has solely merely begun and we’re already on our second avalanche transceiver recall. (Mammut issued voluntary recollects of its Barryvox 2 and Barryvox S2 transceivers closing week.)

This morning (Nov. 21), Black Diamond launched a voluntary recall of its Pieps Skilled IPS avalanche transceiver on account of a battery compartment defect. That is relevant to all devices manufactured and purchased between October 1, 2023 and November 22, 2024. These have been purchased as standalone devices and likewise as part of avalanche safety models.

Black Diamond Remembers Pieps Skilled IPS Avalanche Transceiver — The affected devices have been manufactured and purchased between October of 2023 and November of 2024. (Image: Courtesy of Black Diamond)

Fortuitously, there have been no accidents or accidents related to the defect reported so far.

The issue lies with the dimensions of the system’s battery compartment, inflicting AAA batteries to doubtlessly lose contact with the battery terminals. In flip, the transceiver could fail to activate, and/or unintentionally flip off whereas in use. Merely being knocked spherical could find yourself within the transceiver turning off, which, all through an avalanche, is likely to be catastrophic.

The serial numbers of the affected devices have the first 4 digits falling between the range of 2326–2445, and could also be found on the inside of the battery compartment door.

Black Diamond Pieps Pro IPS reworked — The issue is with the AAA batteries coming disconnected from the terminals. (Image: Courtesy of Black Diamond)

Anyone who owns one in every of many recalled transceivers must stop using it immediately and telephone Black Diamond. The company will restore the issue without charge and return it to prospects inside seven enterprise days of after they get hold of it. Affected Pieps Skilled IPS owners may even request a refund in the event that they like. For extra info or to impress the restore or refund course of, click on on proper right here.