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Attention to all mountaineering enthusiasts among you: The screws on the Neve Strap crampon (green version 2024) can loosen, causing the heel cup to come off the crampon. Those affected can return the crampons.

Parts of the Amer Sports Group (Atomic, Salomon and Armada) initiated a voluntary and precautionary recall of some touring bindings in October 2023.

The Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver can unexpectedly switch to search mode even though the rotary switch is in the transmit position. The malfunction can be rectified by updating the device firmware to version v1.3 or higher. Black Diamond is conducting a voluntary recall for the device.

According to Mammut, there may be problems with the locking mechanism on some of the Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and Alugator Ride SE shovel models. These are only products produced from November 2021 onwards.

Ortovox is recalling the Litric airbag backpacks. In some cases, the recently introduced electronic airbags have problems with the blower unit. For this reason, Ortovox is voluntarily recalling all Avabag LiTRIC models (Avabag LiTRIC Tour, Avabag LiTRIC Freeride, Avabag LiTRIC Zero) including the zip-ons.

BCA is carrying out a voluntary recall of the Tracker 4 avalanche transceiver for certain serial numbers. In Europe, only a small number of devices are likely to be affected. The reason for the recall is a possible problem with the plastic production of the rotary knob for switching the device on and off.

Pieps/Black Diamond is calling for a functional check to be carried out on most of the current avalanche transceivers it produces:

After a wide-ranging discussion about the locking mechanism on some Pieps avalanche transceivers at the beginning of the season, an exchange program was initially introduced. Now users of the affected models are called upon to contact Pieps in order to receive an improved carrying system for their device.

Following an accident involving pro rider Nick McNutt, whose avalanche transceiver failed to transmit in an avalanche, Pieps and Black Diamond are calling on users to regularly check the functions of their avalanche transceivers, including all mechanical parts. In particular, you should check the switches of the latest generation of DSP Pro and Sport, see photo on the right. The older (DSP Pro, old version) and newer models ("BT") have different switches.

All customers who are in possession of a Generation 3.0 avalanche airbag (neon-colored release handle) from the Winter 16/17, Winter 17/18 or Winter 18/19 seasons are requested to check the fixation of the balloon using the following instructions or to contact Mammut Customer Service. Avalanche airbags from earlier seasons (red release handle) are not affected.

Possible breakage of the steel pins on the front jaws can lead to reduced release force and thus increase the risk of falling. Models 10 and 13 from the 2017/18 season (gold or reddish color) are affected. The toe pieces of the corresponding bindings will be replaced free of charge. Here is the press release from Marker/Völkl:

For safety reasons, Mammut asks all customers who own a Generation 3.0 avalanche airbag to check the route of the deployment cable. The proper functioning of the avalanche airbag can only be guaranteed if the cable is properly installed.