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CPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers

Date: January 13, 2005
Company: Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal, of Switzerland
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Ascom Systec AG, Eichtal, of Switzerland

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report