For following advisory is courtesy of UIAA Safety Label Holder, Black Diamond.
PIEPS GmbH announces a voluntary recall for the PIEPS PRO IPS Avalanche Transceiver
For North America (USA, Canada, etc.) visit here
For Switzerland visit here here
For Europe and the rest of the world read the following below
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The PIEPS brand has stood for innovation in snow safety since 1967. The safety of our partners, community and customers is a top priority at PIEPS. We are voluntarily recalling the PIEPS PRO IPS avalanche transceiver due to a potential loss of contact in the battery compartment. PIEPS is offering to rework the affected device and return it to customers within seven business days of receiving it.
In November 2024, we became aware of one reported case in North America where the PIEPS PRO IPS avalanche transceiver did not turn on. Our investigations concluded that this is due to a potential loss of contact in the battery compartment if used with AAA (LR03) batteries produced at the lower end of allowable dimensions. In such a case, the device may not turn on, or if it does, it may inadvertently turn off if it is impacted or jarred.
Consumers who own the PIEPS PRO IPS should immediately stop using it and follow the recall procedures. To date, the company has received only a single report from a consumer, with no injuries or fatalities associated with this issue. PIEPS is committed to addressing this matter swiftly and proactively.
For the full release, details on affected devices, returning products, and further information click here.
For a full list of climbing equipment recalls and warnings communicated to the UIAA click here.
