ARVA Neo BT Pro Avalanche Transceivers Recall — HIGH Severity
ARVA · Recalled February 27, 2025 · Electrical & Lighting
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: February 27, 2025
Product Description
This recall involves ARVA Neo BT Pro Avalanche Transceivers. The transceivers are black plastic with an LCD screen below a red mark button. NEO BT PRO is written on the left side of the device. The affected beacons have serial numbers NBP00052-1027 to NBP00287-1127 and NB00300-1127 to NB11675-0329. The serial number is located inside the battery compartment on the underside of the battery compartment lid.
Hazard
A fuse within the avalanche transceiver can be defective and cause power to drain from the battery, posing a risk of loss of emergency communication which could result in serious injury or death.
Reported Injuries
No injuries have been reported as of the recall date.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled device and contact NIC IMPEX ARVA CORP. for a free inspection and repair. The firm will give consumers a shipping label to return the recalled transceiver.
Manufacturer Contact
ARVA toll-free at 844-636-2782 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at https://us.arva-equipment.com/content/1488-recall and click on "USA" or at https://us.arva-equipment.com/module/arvaextra/productrecall for more information.
Recall Details
Units sold: About 1,067
Sold at: Winter outdoor sporting goods and ski and snowboard stores nationwide and online at arva-equipment.com, backcountry.com and Evo.com from September 2022 through January 2025 for about $430.
Manufactured by: Nic Impex ARVA Corp., of Orem, Utah
Country of origin: France
Source
This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: February 27, 2025. CPSC Recall Number: 25164.