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Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole 240cm/280cm recalled over an entrapment risk

EntrapmentSerious risk

Product Recall for Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole presenting a risk of entrapment.

Take it out of use and away from children.

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

6 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole 240cm/280cm

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 3608393669889
    • 3608393758781
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • 8973054 - 240cm
    • 8975845 - 280cm
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 5698761 - 240cm
    • 5715775 – 280cm
    Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
    • 1 September 2025 - 29 January 2026

What to do now

Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole 240cm/280cm has openings that could trap part of a child’s body.

  1. Take it out of use and away from children.
  2. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Decathlon SIMOND.
  3. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2602-0025). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole presenting a risk of entrapment.

The risk

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.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users.

Advice to consumers

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 .

Additional information

PSD case number: 2602-0025

Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Probe used for victim-searching in avalanches.

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Questions

Why has Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole 240cm/280cm been recalled?

Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole 240cm/280cm has openings that could trap part of a child’s body. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the barcode, model, item or listing code and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Take it out of use and away from children. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Decathlon SIMOND.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

Where was Simond Probe Ski Touring Pole 240cm/280cm sold?

The notice names Decathlon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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