CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 13, 2005

CPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the transceivers immediately and contact Climb High for a free replacement.

Contact Information

For more information, contact your Mammut dealer or call Climb High at (800) 451-5127 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Sold At
Authorized Mammut Dealers, from August 2004 through November 2004, for about $300.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal, of Switzerland
Recall Number
05527

Product Information

Product Name
Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim
Product Type
Climbing Equipment
Number of Units
About 137
Manufacturer Name
Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal, of Switzerland
Manufactured In
Switzerland

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 451-5127
Full Contact Information

For more information, contact your Mammut dealer or call Climb High at (800) 451-5127 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.