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

KLIM Backcountry Probes A300

Date of Recall
2023-02-16

CPSC Release Number
23-125

Manufactured In
China

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

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

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

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

This recall involves KLIM Backcountry Probes A300, which are used to locate people buried in snow following an avalanche. A300 can be found on the stem of the probe.

The product lot number PO2761 is located near the tip of the probes. The KLIM logo is printed on the probes.

Remedy
Refund

Recall Comments

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