Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported May 3, 2016
Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation
The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suff…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue… - a moderate-severity action.
Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 3, 2016. Reason: The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for …. Verify recall #16155 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This….
- Moderate
- severity level
- May 3, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16155 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #16155) was formally reported on May 3, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,600 in the U.S. (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada).
The documented reason for this recall is: The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
About 1,600 in the U.S. (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada)
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. "Striker 320" is printed on the red and gray probe and "Striker 240" is printed on the yellow and gray probe. "MSR" is printed on the shaft.
Reason for recall
The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16155 |
| Date reported | May 3, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 3, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,600 in the U.S. (in addition, about 230 were sold 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 probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or fr…
- Check the recall number (16155) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. "Striker 320" is printed on the red and gray probe and "Striker 240" is printed on the yellow and gray probe. "MSR" is printed on the shaft.. Units affected: About 1,600 in the U.S. (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 3, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16155.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (16155) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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