JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
Recalled 2015-07-09. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,000 unitsUnits
2015-07-09Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all first generation JetForce Black Diamond, Pieps and POC model airbag packs manufactured by Black Diamond between October 2, 2014 and March 3, 2015. The manufacture date code ranging from 14275 to 15077 can be found inside the front pocket label. The date codes are listed in a YYDDD format. Date codes on some products are truncated in a YDDD format (ex.4275). The JetForce Technology logo is on the left shoulder strap, and an instruction label is on the inside flap of the back panel. The following models and colors are included in this recall: Brand Model and Capacity Colors Black Diamond Pilot 11 Liters Halo 28 Liters Saga 40 Liters Black, Fire Red Pieps Tour Rider 24 Liters Tour Pro 24 Liters Black with yellow, Black with chili red POC Thorax 11 Liters Orange
- The hazard
- The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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