CPSC, Climb High Inc. Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers

Q: "Was Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #05527 was issued on 2005-01-13. %!s(\u003cnil\u003e)"

Recall Date

2005-01-13

Products Involved

Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn by backcountry skiers, and used to help locate a buried avalanche victim

Full Recall Description

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.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28