ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Source: CPSC Recall #15154
Recall Date
2015-06-02
Manufacturer
Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Products Involved
ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
Manufactured In
Germany
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28