CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2012
Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1
A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Snowpulse Sa, of Martigny, Switzerland recalled This recall involves Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges….
Avalanche Airbags Recalled by Snowpulse Due to Risk of Injury1 was recalled by Snowpulse Sa, of Martigny, Switzerland in August 30, 2012. Reason: A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a …. Verify recall #12268 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Snowpulse Sa, of Martigny, Switzerland issued this CPSC recall-A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in….
- None
- agency class
- August 30, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12268 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, 3 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 Snowpulse Avalanche airbags with inflation-system 1.0 air cartridges. The airbags are used for skiing, snowmobiling and mountain climbing to help keep the user above the surface if an avalanche occurs. Model year 2008 to 2010 airbag cartridges are included in this recall. The packs are between 15 and 45 liters and have the "Snowpulse" logo printed on them. The metal cartridge is inside the pack and unscrews from the airbag. Cartridges using inflation system 1.0 gauges can be identified by the pin inside the threaded fitting on the side of the cartridge. If this gauge does not have an "A" or a "B" on the dial then it is included in the recall.
Reason for recall
A leak in the airbag's cartridge can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death and injury in the event of an avalanche.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12268 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Snowpulse Sa, of Martigny, Switzerland |
| Affected scope | About 1,200 in the United States and 2,600 in Canada |
| 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 the recalled airbags and contact Snowpulse for a replacement cartridge.
- Check the recall number (12268) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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