United KingdomSimond Probe ski touring poles sold by Decathlon SIMOND: 240 cm (model 8973054, item code 5698761, barcode 3608393669889) and 280 cm (model 8975845, item code 5715775, barcode 3608393758781), sold in the UK between 1 September 2025 and 29 January 2026. They may not fully deploy when used during avalanche victim searches, which could delay rescues, and have been recalled; owners should stop using them immediately and return them to their nearest Decathlon store or contact customer.enquiries@decathlon.com.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole presenting a risk of entrapment.
Type: Hobby/sports equipment - Snow/Ice Sports Equipment
Brand: Decathlon SIMOND
Models: 8973054 - 240cm / 8975845 - 280cm
Item Codes: 5698761 - 240cm / 5715775 – 280cm
Barcodes: 3608393669889 / 3608393758781
Sales Period: 1 September 2025 - 29 January 2026
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Probe used for victim-searching in avalanches.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2602-0025
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product may not fully deploy when used, which may make it difficult to use when searching for victims in an avalanche. This could delay the rescue of individuals trapped in the snow.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Decathlon UK.
We recommend that owners stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest Decathlon store. For further information, please see the Decathlon recall poster or contact Decathlon via customer.enquiries@decathlon.com.
The official notice
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