CPSCRecalled Jun 2, 2015 · #15154
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
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.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
- Type
- Mountain Climbing
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
- Made in
- Germany
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.