ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Recall 15154 · Jun 2, 2015 · Ortovox
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15154
- Date
- Jun 2, 2015
- Company
- Ortovox
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ortovox s1+ avalanche transceiver?
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.