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.
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