Black Diamond Equipment® is issuing a voluntary recall for its Recon LT avalanche transceiver to carry out a required firmware update.

The Recon LT avalanche transceiver may unexpectedly enter search mode, despite the rotary switch remaining in its send position. This malfunction can be resolved if users update their firmware to version v1.3 or later.

Consumers who own the Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver should immediately stop using the device and follow the instructions at – https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/recon-lt-recall/

Affected Products 

All Recon LT avalanche transceivers manufactured and sold between May 2021 and March 2023 and having serial numbers with the first four digits between the range of 2119-2239 are addressed with this voluntary recall. The serial number can be identified by connecting your beacon to the PIEPS app via Bluetooth.

This transceiver was sold as a standalone unit and as part of an avalanche safety set. The SKU’s, UPC’s and Descriptions of these products are below:
SKU
UPC
Style Description
BD1510070000ALL1
793661495475
BD RECON LT BEACON
BD1510100000ALL1
793661512837
BD ALPINE AVY SAFETY SET
BD1510110000ALL1
793661518532
BD RECON LT AVY SAFETY SET
Required Actions

Consumers should immediately stop using the Black Diamond Recon LT avalanche transceiver. The firmware for the Recon LT avalanche transceivers must be updated through the Pieps App which can be downloaded for free on your IOS or Android device. Alternatively, please contact Black Diamond for a full refund at – https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/recon-lt-recall/

For further information about the Black Diamond Equipment voluntary recall for its Recon LT avalanche transceiver, contact Black Diamond at 866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or via email at [email protected].