ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-06-02 · 15154
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
15154
Date
2015-06-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
Importer(s)
Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo.
Distributor(s)
Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany
Country of manufacture
Germany
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.