Canada
The Simond brand avalanche cable probe with automatic locking system (model code 8973054), sold in Canada from October to December 2025 (56 units) and manufactured in China, is being recalled. The probe’s tips and connectors may become stuck in the tube and prevent it from fully deploying, which can make it difficult to use when searching for victims; consumers should stop using the probe immediately and contact the nearest retailer for a refund.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 56 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from October to December 2025.
Place of origin: Manufactured in China
Companies: Importer: Decathlon Canada Inc., Brossard, Québec, Canada.
How to identify it
This recall involves the Simond brand avalanche cable probe with automatic locking system. Affected products have model code 8973054.
The hazard
The recalled product has a defect that may prevent the probe from fully deploying. The tips and connectors may become stuck in the tube, preventing it from extending. This mechanical defect may make it difficult to use when searching for victims.
As of February 2, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled avalanche probe and contact the nearest retailer for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Decathlon Canada Inc. by telephone at 1-844-533-3322, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm (EST) by email at onlineservice@decathlon.ca or visit the company website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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