Black Diamond's Cover-Up? The Avalanche Gear Investigation You MUST See

This Edge Report covers the breaking news of a federal investigation into Black Diamond Equipment, a leading manufacturer of backcountry avalanche transceivers. The US Attorney's Office has subpoenaed Black Diamond amid allegations of mishandling potentially life-threatening defects in their avalanche beacons.
This investigation stems from reported issues dating back to 2021, including:
Beacons Switching Out of SEND Mode: Potentially rendering buried victims undetectable.
Beacons Failing to Switch to SEARCH Mode: Hindering rescuers' ability to locate victims.
The investigation is examining whether Black Diamond adequately addressed these issues and if they misrepresented the severity of the problems to customers and regulatory bodies like the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). Potential consequences for Black Diamond and the wider outdoor industry include financial penalties, legal repercussions, and damage to brand reputation.
This report analyzes the key details of the investigation, the timeline of events, and the critical questions raised about safety protocols for life-saving backcountry gear. We examine the potential risks for backcountry users and the implications for the outdoor industry's oversight of safety equipment.
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