Alpine equipment safety and recall update

DMM International Recall on the Dragon Camming Device in size 6

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DMM International has identified a raw material problem that may affect the strength on certain models of the Dragon Cam in size 6 (Product Code A7056A). This recall only involves the Dragon Cam in size 6 and no other sizes of Dragon Cam are involved. The problem originates from a structural defect in a raw material that is uniquely used to make a single component on the size 6 Dragon. The raw material involved is used to make the aluminium axle boss on the Dragon Cam in size 6. DMM International has discovered that the components made out of this defective material can develop cracks and that these cracks can grow and propagate with time. This could cause the units to fail below their rated strength. The units affected were made between the 28th April and the 30th June and there are 604 units in the market that could be affected. The affected units have one the following serial numbers. The serial number is located on the back edge of one of the two centre cam lobes. If you own a Dragon Cam 6 with a serial number listed below then you should immediately discontinue all use of this product. The product can be returned via your retailer or directly to DMM so that it can be replaced. Click here for more information: http://www.dmmclimbing.com/

PRECAUTIONARY TESTING of SALEWA Civetta II Harnesses

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SALEWA regularly conducts tests on its safety products to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. As part of these tests, the SALEWA Civetta II full-body harness was tested for loading capacity. During the course of the test, individual harnesses were found to exhibit irregularities. To exclude all possible risks to the user, SALEWA decided that some Civetta II full-body harnesses would undergo a precautionary test. Products affected are exclusively those with the production serial numbers: 10/08 and 11/08 (see diagram) The characteristics of the harnesses to be tested are: Article number: 0790 | Colour: light grey/red | Name: CIVETTA II Those who own these Civetta II full-body harnesses are asked to send the products to OBERALP AG-SPA Via Negrelli - Str. 6 39100 Bolzano - Bozen ITALY E-mail: info@salewa.com Internet: www.salewa.com After a thorough test has been carried out and a processing time of approx. 10 days, all harnesses will be returned to the owner. N.B.: Please send only products with the production serial numbers as described above. NO other harnesses are affected by the test. For further information, please contact: SALEWA Hotline (from 9 am to 4 pm) Email: recall@salewa.com Click here for more information: http://www.salewa.de/

Ortovox S1 firmware update version 2.1

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Improvements: Version 2.1 Significant optimizations and refinements to existing features • Optimized sensitivity for the indication “transmitter is located in front / in the rear” (180°-indication) • New hold function (inclination measurement) • Precise localization even of old and defective transmitters with frequency deviations of more than +-80 Hz. • Optimization and refinement of self test: transmitter, receiver, magnet sensors and battery capacity. Click here for more information: http://www.ortovox.com/

Ortovox S1 may show an automatic flagging

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Please check if your S1 requires a software update, especially if you have a new unit (identifiable by its orange on/off switch and “Version 2.1” on the display), which was purchased as of August 2009. Ortovox S1 random units of the latest production run may show an automatic flagging within the fine search boundaries due to undefined impulses. That is, the S1 unit is flagging a signal even if the user did not press the marking button. The user can readily delete this unexpected flagging so the search can be continued; however, this break within the search process is an unwelcome interruption. ORTOVOX was able to eliminate this unwelcome interruption with a slight software adaptation. Click here for more information: http://ww.ortovox.com/

New PULSE Barryvox® firmware 3.0

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What's new? User profile •«BASIC» profile, easiest digital search for casual users •«ADVANCED» profile, analog and digital search modes offer customized settings Increased range •Increased receiving range on Y-axis More effective search functions •Dynamic pinpointing display •Numbering of marked buried subjects •Acoustic signal from primary through secondary search •Protection against accidental switching from SEARCH to SEND •Reduction in number of “Please stand still” messages •Distance numbers are lager and smaller for a better readability •Acoustic feedback when SEND mode is activated Click here for more information: http://www.mammut.ch/

Pieps DSP Firmware 5.0 released	To top of page
Whats is new? • SMART SENDER: • FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT: • iPROBE Support: • Improved MARK FUNCTION: • Improved SCAN FUNCTION: • "EQUIPMENT MODE": • SELF, SERIAL AND RELEASE INDICATION: Click here for more information: http://www.pieps.com/

Appeal to check Mammut Via Ferrata Y-sling sets

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When running checks on its Via Ferrata Y-sling sets (art. no. 2130-00080), Mammut Sports Group AG found one which was incorrectly manufactured. The defect is not design-related but is due to human error. Since Mammut Sports Group AG cannot guarantee with absolute certainty that this was a one-off, it is asking all owners of Mammut Via Ferrata Y-sling sets to check their sets without delay. The only product affected is the Via Ferrata Y-sling set (art. no. 2130-00080), which has a built-in rope brake. None of Mammut’s other via ferrata sets is affected Click here for more information: http://www.mammut.ch/

Salomon SAS has decided to carry out a voluntary and precautionary recall of the toe pieces

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14.10.2009 | Salomon SAS has decided to carry out a voluntary and precautionary recall of the toe pieces of the below listed models of TECNOpro-branded ski bindings. The ski binding models subject to the recall were produced between July and October 2008. In certain circumstances, the toe components of the below listed models may not fully secure the ski boot into the binding, possibly causing the binding to release inadvertently, posing a falling risk to the skier. Therefore, these binding models must no longer be used until the toe component is replaced. The toe components of the following models are affected: Techno PRO branded models: TL 70, TL 80, TL 70 SP, TL 80 SP, TL 70 SR Consumers should not disassemble the bindings. Consumers should bring the TECNOpro TL 70 or TL 80 bindings to an authorized Ski Dealer. The authorized dealer will look at the production date on the toe piece and will confirm whether your toe component is subject to the recall. Authorized dealers will replace the toe component of the listed bindings free of charge, with new toe components produced in 2009 that are compatible with the listed binding models. Click here for more information: http://www.intersport.com/

Warning: Motorola GP340 can turn Pieps to Off or Search	To top of page
With the PIEPS-DSP you are not able to activate the magnet switch with the Motorola GP340 – as long as you are wearing it as instructed (beacons should be worn in the carrying harness or a trouser pocket – but always with the display towards you body). Click here for more information: http://www.pieps.com/

EDELRID Harness Turtle Vario C Precautionary Recall	To top of page
Edelrid have detected a potential problem thier Turtle Vario C harness where the buckle on the waist belt could in individual cases loosen. An analysis of this potential situation has revealed that this possibility can only happen in an unloaded situation i.e. only when the harness is being put on or taken off Click here for more information: http://www.edelrid.de/

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING! Snowpulse avalanche «Life Bag», Winter 08-09

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In the winter of 2008-09 Snowpulse Lifebag airbag backpacks have been deployed over 1500 times. Some in real avalanches, most of them for training; and the huge majority of the time they have functioned properly and satisfied our customers. However, a default on the Velcro on the top of the Lifebag bag may lead to a dysfunction of the airbag. This failure results in non inflation of the airbag and has been reported in 0,5% of the inflations done this year. Click here for more information: http://www.snowpulse.ch/

Precautionary SAFETY ADVISE for karabiner STUBAI HMS PRO EASYLOCK	To top of page
STUBAI ask all owners and users of the karabiner STUBAI HMS PRO EASYLOCK to undertake a safety inspection. STUBAI cannot be 100% certain that no karabiners with a wrong gate have been brought into circulation. Click here for more information: http://www.stubai-bergsport.com/

Atomic: Recall of the heel components of certain ski bindings produced between 1998 and 2002	To top of page
Atomic Austria GmbH and its distributors are carrying out a voluntary, precautionary recall of the heel components of the below listed models of the ATOMIC Race, Xentrix, Device, Centro and DYNAMIC ski bindings. The specific ski binding models subject to the recall were produced between 1998 and 2002. Click here for more information: http://www.atomicsnow.com/