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

Nov 17, 2023

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

None reported

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

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.