The hardware can fail, resulting in an inability to transmit a discoverable signal
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Ortovox of Taufkirchen, Germany, is recalling about 3,000 S1+ Avalanche transceivers.
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.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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 2-digit number referring to the year.
The transceivers, manufactured in Germany, were sold at outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010, through April 2015, for about $490.
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to Ortovox for a free repair.
Consumers may contact Deuter USA, the importer toll-free at (877) 384-9252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., MT, Monday through Friday or by email at ortovox.warranty@deuterusa.com.