ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8355.
This recall involves Ortovox avalanche transceivers, model numbers 1137000006, 1137000001 and 1137000002. They were sold in black/blue (model number 1137000006), black/black (model number 1137000001) and neon green (model number 1137000002). The transceiver is used as a beacon to locate an individual in the event of avalanche burial. ORTOVOX and 3+ 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 2018 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. For example, a manufacture date of IV/17 represents the fourth quarter. The year of manufacture is five years earlier. In this case, the transceiver was manufactured in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8355.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and return them to Ortovox for a free repair, including free shipping.
✅ 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 Stores, Ski Shops Nationwide And Direct To Avalanche Professionals, Search And Rescue Personnel And Mountain Guides From July 2010 Through April 2018 For About $350. 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-8355.
ORTOVOX toll-free at 877-384-9252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, email at ortovox.warranty@deuterusa.com or online at www.ortovox.com and click on RECALL 3+ for more information.
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Outdoor Specialty Stores, Ski Shops Nationwide And Direct To Avalanche Professionals, Search And Rescue Personnel And Mountain Guides From July 2010 Through April 2018 For About $350. Recall FAQ
Outdoor Specialty Stores, Ski Shops Nationwide And Direct To Avalanche Professionals, Search And Rescue Personnel And Mountain Guides From July 2010 Through April 2018 For About $350. is the subject of a consumer products recall: ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability. The notice was published on July 10, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 20,000 units are potentially affected.