CPSC recall 05527
Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-11-21
On 2024-11-21 the CPSC announced a recall of Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim by Ascom Systec Ag Eichtal, citing the transceiver's plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanch….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05527 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-01-13 |
| Published | 2024-11-21 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ascom Systec Ag Eichtal |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim | The recalled Barryvoxes are 2004/2005 model Opto 3000 Avalanche Transceivers. The words, "Mammut" and "Barryvox" are printed on the front of the red and black transceivers. The serial numbers on the recalled units, which can be found in the battery compartment under the UPC code, include: M0080000 through M0088419, M0089616 through M0089800 and M0090000 through M0090419. The recalled units were shipped with an instructional CD and the box marked "Bonus CD Included." Units containing safe replacement transceivers have a red triangular label reading "New Casing" on the box.
Reason
The transceiver's plastic casing could crack, causing a malfunction, if water were to enter the unit. If the transceiver fails to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, it could result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Climb-High-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Avalanche-Transceivers-
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