Avalung Backpacks (Black Diamond) – Suffocation Risk (2011)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Avalung backpacks
Brand
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah is recalling Avalung backpacks. The hazard is: The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intende. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves the following Black Diamond 2010 Avalung backpacks (see chart below). These backpacks have an air intake system that the company states extracts air from the snow, allowing the victim of an avalanche to breathe while buried under the snow. The model name and color are printed on the side of the backpack. The PO number is printed on a white label inside the backpack. Backpack Model Color Size PO Number Anarchist Black M/L 101153, 101254 S/M 101104 Bandit Black One Size 101052, 100981 Green Olive One Size 100957 Seth Plaid Red One Size 101030 Seth Plaid Orange One Size 101254 Outlaw Black M/L 101104, 101271, 101254 Green Olive S/M 100981, 101052 Agent Black M/L 101104, 101153 Ocean Print S/M 101104 Covert Black M/L 101104, 101254, 101330, 101287 S/M 101030 Revelation Black M/L 101254, 101104, 101287 Chili M/L 101213, 101254, 101030, 101052 S/M 101104 Bandit Avalung Package Black One Size 101322, 101330, 101052
Reported concern (CPSC)
The air intake tubing can crack under cold temperatures, causing the unit not to function as intended, posing a suffocation hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled backpacks and contact Black Diamond Equipment to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026