Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6719.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6719.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Rei And Other Outdoor Recreation Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com And Other Websites From September 2014 Through January 2016 For Between $60 And $70. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6719.
Cascade Designs at 800-531-9531 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT on Monday through Friday or online at www.msrgear.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
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Rei And Other Outdoor Recreation Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com And Other Websites From September 2014 Through January 2016 For Between $60 And $70. Recall FAQ
Rei And Other Outdoor Recreation Stores Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com And Other Websites From September 2014 Through January 2016 For Between $60 And $70. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation. The notice was published on May 3, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,600 units are potentially affected.