ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
USORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/ORTOVOX-Recalls-S1-Avalanche-Transceiver |
| Title | ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15154.15154_01.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | ORTOVOX S1+ in the closed/transmit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15154.15154_02.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | ORTOVOX S1+ in the open/receive position |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,000 |
| Recall I D | 6409 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair. |
| Importers › Name | Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo. |
| Retailers › Name | Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490. |
| Recall Date | 2015-06-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany |
| Recall Number | 15154 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Deuter USA toll-free at (877) 384-9252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at ortovox.warranty@deuterusa.com or online at ortovox.com and click on the "S1+ Avalanche Transceiver Recall" box for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-06-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |
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