CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-09-15 · 05271
Hazards
The batteries in these devices can become dislodged when the transceiver is struck sharply. The transceiver could fail to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, and result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.
Recall
Number
05271
Date
2005-09-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ortovox M1 and M2 Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn to help locate a buried avalanche victim
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ortovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H.
Retailer(s)
Outdoor specialty stores nationwide, from January 1997 through July 2005, for about $300.
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
Both models of avalanche transceivers are plastic and measure 5.5 inches by 2.5 inches by 1 inch. The M1 has a navy blue body and a yellow volume control switch. The M2 avalanche transceiver comes in two colors: glacier white (gray) with a red volume control switch, and orange with a gray volume control switch. The model name and "ORTOVOX" are written on the front of the transceivers.