ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6409.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6409.
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Outdoor Specialty Retailers, Ski Shops And Directly Nationwide From July 2010 Through April 2015 For About $490. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6409.
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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Outdoor Specialty Retailers, Ski Shops And Directly Nationwide From July 2010 Through April 2015 For About $490. Recall FAQ
Outdoor Specialty Retailers, Ski Shops And Directly Nationwide From July 2010 Through April 2015 For About $490. is the subject of a consumer products recall: ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability. The notice was published on June 2, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,000 units are potentially affected.