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🧸 Product FR SI SK February 27, 2026

Simond — Probe Ski Touring 240 cm et Probe Ski Touring 280 cm

Avalanche probe.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Simond — Probe Ski Touring 240 cm et Probe Ski Touring 280 cm
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Security
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The probe might not deploy, making it impossible to properly use it to search for a person buried under the snow.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 196 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about a ski probe made by Simond. A probe is a long stick used to find people buried in snow.

What's happening? Some probes might not open when needed. This makes them unsafe for finding people under snow.

Does this affect me? If you own a Simond Probe Ski Touring 240 cm or 280 cm, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the probe and ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Simond
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Security · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The probe might not deploy, making it impossible to properly use it to search for a person buried under the snow. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097977

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Simond — Probe Ski Touring 240 cm et Probe Ski Touring 280 cm. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Security · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The probe might not deploy, making it impossible to properly use it to search for a person buried under the snow. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 27, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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