Boulder, CO – Owners of Backcountry Access (BCA) Float airbags shipped in 2011-12 and 2012-13, including the Float 30, Float 18, Float 36, Float 32, Float Throttle and Float 22 Airbag Packs should contact the company to receive a new trigger assembly for their Float Airbag.

BCA has recalled the airbags after receiving a limited number of warranty returns in which the retaining ring, or E clip, on the trigger assembly has been removed or become dislodged from the trigger cable. The E clip can inadvertently be removed or become dislodged in the process of connecting the trigger assembly to the compressed air cylinder. If this occurs, the airbag may not deploy properly when the trigger is pulled.

The affected trigger assemblies have a “lot” letter on the trigger handle, and the population includes lots A through E.

Contact warranty@backcountryaccess.com or call (800) 670-8735, and BCA will send you an upgraded trigger assembly. The upgraded trigger assembly is standard on the 2013-2014 airbags and utilizes a hex crimp instead of an E clip as a retention solution.

BCA has Float Trigger Upgrade Kits in stock in the company’s warehouses in both the U.S. and Canada. Each location will be able to directly assist customers with this upgrade. It is not necessary for customers to send their packs in to retailers to have the upgrade installed.

In addition to this retrofit, BCA recommends that all Float airbag owners perform a full system check before every backcountry outing. This includes checking your cylinder pressure, trigger pin and cover attachments. Users should also deploy their Float system at least once per season to ensure proper system function.