CPSC recall 15-154, announced June 2, 2015, covers Deuter ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver (about 3,000 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair. Recall contact: call (877) 384-9252, or email ortovox.warranty@deuterusa.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Deuter
- Recall number
- 15-154
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- Sold at / sales period
- Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
- Importer
- Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo.
- Distributor
- Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany
ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
CPSC product type: Mountain Climbing
Recall contact information
Deuter USA toll-free at (877) 384-9252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at ortovox.warranty@deuterusa.com or online at ortovox.com and click on the "S1+ Avalanche Transceiver Recall" box for more information.
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