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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesFeb 16, 2023
Recalled KLIM Backcountry Probe A300
Recalled KLIM Backcountry Probe A300
Recalled KLIM Backcountry Probe A300
Recalled KLIM Backcountry Probe A300

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and contact KLIM by email at [email protected] 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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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