ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability

Active Recall Announced June 2, 2015 CPSC #15154

Quick answer

ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability is CPSC recall #15154, announced on June 2, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled s1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ortovox for a free repair.. Affected brands: Deuter USA, Ortovox.

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Deuter USA, Ortovox

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.

Recall date

June 2, 2015

Categories

Mountain Climbing

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15154?

CPSC recall #15154 covers ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 2, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #15154?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15154 is consumers should stop using the recalled s1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ortovox for a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/ORTOVOX-Recalls-S1-Avalanche-Transceiver. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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