ORTOVOX Recalls
3 recalls on record · September 15, 2005 to July 10, 2018 · Other
July 10, 2018Other
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Hazard: The transceiver can fail to work properly due to a software error and fail to transmit the position of survivors of an avalanche, resulting in delayed search and rescue operations.
June 2, 2015Other
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
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.
September 15, 2005Other
CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers
Hazard: The batteries in these devices can become dislodged when the transceiver is struck sharply. The transceiver could fail to function properly in the aftermath of an avalanche, and result in the buried victim not being found in time to avoid serious injury or death.