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CPSC recall · Reported January 5, 2011

Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard

The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.

Recall #
11084
Affected scope
About 3,500 units
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Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah recalled This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below)….

Avalung Backpacks Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Due to Suffocation Hazard was recalled by Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah in January 5, 2011. Reason: The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamon…. Verify recall #11084 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah issued this CPSC recall-The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11084 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below). These backpacks have an air intake system that the company states extracts air from the snow, allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while buried under the snow. The model name and color are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack. Backpack Model Color Size PO Number Anarchist Black M/L 101153, 101254 S/M 101104 Bandit Black One Size 101052, 100981 Green Olive One Size 100957 Seth Plaid Red One Size 101030 Seth Plaid Orange One Size 101254 Outlaw Black M/L 101104, 101271, 101254 Green Olive S/M 100981, 101052 Agent Black M/L 101104, 101153 Ocean Print S/M 101104 Covert Black M/L 101104, 101254, 101330, 101287 S/M 101030 Revelation Black M/L 101254, 101104, 101287 Chili M/L 101213, 101254, 101030, 101052 S/M 101104 Bandit Avalung Package Black One Size 101322, 101330, 101052

Reason for recall

The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 11084
Date reported January 5, 2011
Date initiated January 5, 2011
Recalling firm Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
Affected scope About 3,500 units
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacemen…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below). These backpacks have an air intake system that the company states extracts air from the snow, allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while buried under the snow. The model name and color are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack. Backpack Model Color Size PO Number Anarchist Black M/L 101153, 101254 S/M 101104 Bandit Black One Size 101052, 100981 Green Olive One Size 100957 Seth Plaid Red One Size 101030 Seth Plaid Orange One Size 101254 Outlaw Black M/L 101104, 101271, 101254 Green Olive S/M 100981, 101052 Agent Black M/L 101104, 101153 Ocean Print S/M 101104 Covert Black M/L 101104, 101254, 101330, 101287 S/M 101030 Revelation Black M/L 101254, 101104, 101287 Chili M/L 101213, 101254, 101030, 101052 S/M 101104 Bandit Avalung Package Black One Size 101322, 101330, 101052. Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah. Units affected: About 3,500 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 5, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11084.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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