# ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
> **CPSC recall** · 2015-06-02 · 15154 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 15154
- **Date:** 2015-06-02
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver

## 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.

## Remedies

Repair

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/ORTOVOX-Recalls-S1-Avalanche-Transceiver)
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