ORTOVOX Avalanche Transceiver recall: Loss of Emergency Communications
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Why was ORTOVOX Avalanche Transceiver recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair. Contact: Deuter USA toll-free at (877) 384-9252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at ortovox.com and click on the "S1+ Avalanche Transceiver Recall" box for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
- Company
- Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo., Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany
- Quantity
- About 3,000
- Sold at
- Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
- Recall date
- June 2, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.