ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
CPSC recall 15154 · announced June 2, 2015 · Deuter · 3,000 units affected
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.
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.