Recalls / 2018-07-10
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
18185 · Recalled 2018-07-10 · CPSC page
Description
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.
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Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Avalanche transceivers | About 20,000 (In addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Ortovox
- Importer
- Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo.
- Made in
- Germany
- Sold at
- Outdoor specialty stores, ski shops nationwide, direct to avalanche professionals, search, rescue personnel, mountain guides
Consumer contact
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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Source: CPSC recall 18185. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.