Avalanche Beacons Class Action

Welcome to the Avalanche Beacons Class Action Website

UPDATE: The Settlement has been approved by the Court.

If you are a Class Member and you want to participate in the settlement, you must complete a Claim here. by May 4, 2026.

All Canadian residents who purchased a PIEPS DSP Sport, a PIEPS DSP Pro, or a PIEPS DSP Pro Ice (the “Beacons”) in Canada from January 1, 2013 to April 12, 2021 (the “Class” or “Class Members”) have the right to know about a proposed settlement that has been reached in a lawsuit Rawski v. Black Diamond Equipment et al., S.C.B.C. No. VLC S-2010419 (the “Class Action”).

On June 13, 2025, the BC Supreme Court certified the Class Action for the purpose of settlement. A copy of the Court’s Order can be obtained here.

On December 5, 2025, the BC Supreme Court approved the Class Action settlement. The settlement is a compromise of disputed claims and is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing or fault by any of the Defendants. A copy of the Settlement Approval Order can be obtained here.

The Plaintiff who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Class Members is Adam Rawski (called the “Representative Plaintiff”).

The lawyers for the Class are Rice Harbut Elliott LLP (“Class Counsel”).

Background

The Class Action alleges that PIEPS branded Beacons were not safe for their intended use and the Defendants failed to warn consumers about the risks of a defective locking mechanism on the Beacons which caused the Beacons to unexpectedly change modes from “send” to “search” or “off”.

The Defendants deny the allegations, which have not been proven, and are defending the lawsuit.

Who is eligible to receive money under the Settlement?

The Class consists of:

All persons resident in Canada, except for the Defendants and their officers and directors and any of the heirs, successors and assigns of the Defendants and their officers and directors (the “Excluded Persons”), who purchased electronic avalanche transceivers in one of the following three (3) models: 1) PIEPS DSP Sport, 2) PIEPS DSP Pro, or 3) PIEPS DSP Pro Ice (the “Beacons”) in Canada from January 1, 2013 to April 12, 2021 (the “Class Period”).

If you are not sure whether you are included in the Class, you can ask for free help by calling the settlement administrator at 1-833-777-7763 for more information. You can also email [email protected].

BLRQ Claims Administrator

c/o Verita Global

1480 Richmond St. Unit 204

London, ON N6G 0J4