CPSC recall · Reported June 2, 2015
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
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 pro…
Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany recalled The ORTOVOX S1+ transceiver is used as a beacon to locate an individual in the event of a….
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability was recalled by Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany in June 2, 2015. Reason: The S1+ hardware can fail, resulting in an inability to transmit a discoverable signal during an emergency si…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return t…. Verify recall #15154 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany issued this CPSC recall-The S1+ hardware can fail, resulting in an inability to transmit a discoverable signal during an emergency si….
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- June 2, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15154 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15154 |
| Date reported | June 2, 2015 |
| Date initiated | June 2, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (15154) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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