The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole 240cm/280cm - sold by Decathlon
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
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.
Corrective action
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