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Product Recall Number: 15-154

Why was ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver recalled?

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.

ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
Here's product recall specific data for ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-154

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-06-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver

  • Description: The S1+ hardware can fail, resulting in an inablitity to transmit a discoverable signal during an emergency even when appearing to function properly.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 3,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

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

  • Sold At: Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.

  • Importers: Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany

  • Manufactured In: Germany

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed