ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-06-02). About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15154 |
| Published | 2015-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2015-06-02 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver |
| Firm named in the title | ORTOVOX |
| Firms | Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo. (importer); Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490. |
Description
The ORTOVOX S1+ transceiver is used as a beacon to locate an individual in the event of avalanche burial. The flip-case design transceiver is black with green accent stripes on the top sides. ORTOVOX and S1+ are printed on the top of the device. In the open/receive position the top half of the transceiver displays a blue screen with green border that displays an image and distance reading of the buried individual. The transceivers measure about 5 inches long by 3 inches wide by 1 inch thick in the closed/transmit position. All transceivers manufactured from 2010 through 2014 are included in the recall. The manufacture date is printed inside the battery door on the back of the transceiver with a roman numeral representing the quarter of the year and a two digit number referring to the year.
Hazard
The S1+ hardware can fail, resulting in an inability to transmit a discoverable signal during an emergency situation, even as the unit appears to be powered on and functioning properly.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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