Genuine Guide Gear (G3) has issued a voluntary recall of their Carbon Speed Tech Avalanche Probes due to potential failures in their function upon deployment. According to G3, these failures are a result of force used when pulling the T-handle that tensions the internal cable. In certain models, excessive force with this action can weaken and possibly break the internal ferrule, causing the lower segment of the probe to disconnect.

The models affected are the G3 Carbon Speed Tech and Carbon Speed Tech SL Probes manufactured from 2011 to 2014. Affected probes have red or black T-handles with the serial numbers #1631, #1911 and #1635.

For more information on this recall, including how to warranty an affected probe, click here. 

Reference site for above info: backcountrymagazine.com

The Carbon Speed Tech Avalanche Probe. [Photo] Courtesy of genuineguidegear.com