Potential recall for Mammut & Snowpulse airbags manufactured 2011-2013

Haven't seen this posted, apologies for any duplication

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Originally Posted by Mammut

Follow-up inspections have shown that there is an assembly problem affecting individual Mammut/Snowpulse avalanche airbags from the Winter 2011/2012 and Winter 2012/2013 production seasons. The problem is an improperly screwed in connector between the deployment mechanism and the venturi valve.
Since Mammut cannot rule out that this problem could result in a loss of function in the event of use, we hereby request that all customers inspect the connection in accordance with the following instructions.
If customers identify a problem we advise them to discontinue use of the airbag immediately. If this is the case, please contact Mammut customer services to arrange a repair.
The recall affects Mammut and Snowpulse avalanche airbags with Inflation System 2.0 from the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 production seasons. You will find instructions on how to determine the production season of your avalanche airbag below.
The recall for inspection does not affect avalanche airbags made before or after these seasons.
Mammut recommends all airbag owners to check the connection as part of their regular equipment check.

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instructions : http://www.mammut.ch/en/airbags_aufr...kontrolle.html

Thanks TG. Just got this e-mail from Mammut with some more info on the problem and who to call if you have an issue:

"Mammut Advises Owners of Select Mammut and Snowpulse brand Avalanche Airbags to Inspect Deployment Mechanism

Williston, VT (March 5, 2014) –Inspections conducted by Mammut have shown that there is an assembly problem affecting individual Mammut and Snowpulse brand avalanche airbags from the Winter 2011/2012 and Winter 2012/2013 production seasons. The problem is an improperly screwed in connector between the deployment mechanism and the Ventouri valve.

This issue affects Mammut and Snowpulse avalanche airbags with Inflation System 2.0 from the 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 production seasons. Avalanche airbags made before or after these seasons are unaffected. However, all airbag owners are advised to check the connection as part of their regular equipment check.

Mammut requests that owners of units from the seasons specified inspect the connection in accordance with instructions available on their website here. Because this problem could potentially result in a loss of function in the event of use, owners should discontinue use of their airbag immediately if it is affected by this assembly issue.

If a unit is identified as having an improperly assembled connector, the owner should contact Mammut customer service to arrange a free repair. Customer service contacts can be found below.

Europe

Mammut Sports Group GmbH
Customer Service
Mammut Basecamp 1
87787 Wolfertschwenden
Germany

Eu.customerservice@mammut.ch
+49 8334 36 20 301
Switzerland

Mammut Sports Group AG
Customer Service
Birren 5
5703 Seon
Switzerland

customerservice@mammut.ch
+41 62 769 82 59

USA

Mammut Sports Group Inc.
Hurrican Lane
Suite 111
Villiston
US-VT 05495
USA

info@mammutusa.com
+1 800 451 5127

Canada

Mountain Sports Distribution
802 9th St N
Golden BC
V0A 1H2
Canada


info@MountainSportsDistribution.com
TF: 1-888-987-SLED (7533)
F: 1-250-344-2353

Sketchy.

This following the massive BCA Float recall and also the Ortovox ABS recall...

This is what we are talking about:

Attachment 152083

I'm sure someone who has one can comment on what Mammut told them, but it looks like the male end of the hose needs to be cranked a couple more turns into the female end.

I checked mine and no issues...

my roommate has one..

The threads are showing on my 2012 RAS pack as pictured, so will be sending back for sure. That said, the bag has always deployed without issue on the number of occasions where I drained the canister for travel. Have never inflated the balloon on the snow..

Just checked mine.... it's all good.

Thanks for the info, it's something I'll now keep an eye on.

another recall from snowpulse? fail