CPSC recall 16155
Avalanche rescue probes
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-05-03
On 2016-05-03 the CPSC announced a recall of Avalanche rescue probes by Cascade Designs, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16155 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-05-03 |
| Published | 2016-05-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Cascade Designs |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Avalanche rescue probes | 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
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.
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/2016/Cascade-Designs-Recalls-Avalanche-Rescue-Probes
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