ORTOVOX recalls S1+ avalanche transceivers from 2010-2014 due to potential failure to transmit emergency signals during avalanches. Affected units may not function properly in emergencies, requiring immediate return for repair.
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 is recalling S1+ avalanche transceivers made between 2010 and 2014 because they can fail to send emergency signals during avalanches, even when they appear to be working. This poses a serious risk if someone is buried in an avalanche and cannot be located by rescuers.
The S1+ transceiver can malfunction and stop transmitting an emergency signal even when it appears powered on. This means that if someone is buried in an avalanche, rescuers may not be able to locate them, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Snowboarders, skiers, and hikers who use avalanche transceivers for search and rescue in mountainous areas are most at risk. Anyone with the recalled S1+ model from 2010-2014 could be affected.
Look for the S1+ transceiver with black body and green accent stripes on the top. Check for the manufacture date inside the battery door, printed with a Roman numeral for the quarter and two-digit year (2010-2014).
Immediately stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver and return it to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
The S1+ transceiver can fail to transmit an emergency signal during an avalanche, even when it appears to be working, which could prevent rescuers from locating someone buried.
Check for the S1+ model with black body and green accent stripes on the top. The manufacture date inside the battery door uses a Roman numeral for the quarter and two-digit year (2010-2014).
Stop using it immediately and return it to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send ORTOVOX to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6409 — ORTOVOX ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver Hello, I own a ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver that is covered by recall 6409 from ORTOVOX. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
