CPSC2015-06-02
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
Sold at
Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Germany
Remedy type
Repair
Products
ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/ORTOVOX-Recalls-S1-Avalanche-TransceiverDon't want to check this manually?
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