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CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers is CPSC recall #05271, announced on September 15, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Both models of avalanche transceivers are plastic and measure 5.5 inches by 2.5 inches by 1 inch. The M1 has a navy blue body and a yellow volume control switch. The M2 avalanche transceiver comes in two colors: glacier white (gray) with a red volume control switch, and orange with a gray volume control switch. The model name and "ORTOVOX" are written on the front of the transceivers. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact the firm to receive a new battery door that will help prevent the batteries from becoming dislodged.. Affected brand: Ortovox USA.
Both models of avalanche transceivers are plastic and measure 5.5 inches by 2.5 inches by 1 inch. The M1 has a navy blue body and a yellow volume control switch. The M2 avalanche transceiver comes in two colors: glacier white (gray) with a red volume control switch, and orange with a gray volume control switch. The model name and "ORTOVOX" are written on the front of the transceivers.
Affected products
Ortovox M1 and M2 Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn to help locate a buried avalanche victim
Recalled brands
Ortovox USA
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact the firm to receive a new battery door that will help prevent the batteries from becoming dislodged.
Recall date
September 15, 2005
CPSC recall #05271 covers CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 15, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: Both models of avalanche transceivers are plastic and measure 5.5 inches by 2.5 inches by 1 inch. The M1 has a navy blue body and a yellow volume control switch. The M2 avalanche transceiver comes in two colors: glacier white (gray) with a red volume control switch, and orange with a gray volume control switch. The model name and "ORTOVOX" are written on the front of the transceivers.
The CPSC remedy for recall #05271 is consumers should stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact the firm to receive a new battery door that will help prevent the batteries from becoming dislodged.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Ortovox-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Avalanche-Transceivers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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