Black Diamond Equipment has issued a recall on a limited portion of 2010 Black Diamond AvaLung Packs because of a possibility that the intake tubing may crack in cold temperatures. The AvaLung units popular among backcountry skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers are designed to help avalanche victims breathe under the snow.
“While we have not experienced a single safety issue related to this recall, we are aggressively pursuing the return of all potentially affected units,” said Peter Metcalf, Black Diamond Equipment CEO. “The AvaLung has saved multiple lives over the years, and we cannot accept a hint of doubt in its ability to perform when needed.”
The recall pertains to a limited manufacturing run of Black Diamond AvaLung Packs sold in 2010, which can be identified by a PO number and model combination found on the website: .
Any AvaLung Pack that falls within the announced criteria should be immediately returned to Black Diamond Equipment for inspection. Not all AvaLung Packs from these PO numbers have a faulty AvaLung unit. The determination must be made in-house.
