CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

Both models of avalanche transceivers are plastic and measure 5.5 inches by 2.5 inches by 1 inch. The M1 has a navy blue body and a yellow volume control switch. The M2 avalanche transceiver comes in two colors: glacier white (gray) with a red volume control switch, and orange with a gray volume control switch. The model name and "ORTOVOX" are written on the front of the transceivers.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Ortovox M1 and M2 Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn to help locate a buried avalanche victim · About 15,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Outdoor specialty stores nationwide, from January 1997 through July 2005, for about $300.; Ortovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H..

Injuries or incidents reported

There have been three reports by consumers of the batteries in these devices becoming dislodged. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Call Ortovox USA toll-free at (888) 215-3131 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ortovox.com

Recall history and context

Ortovox appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Ortovox recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

More recalls from Ortovox

• ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers
  July 10, 2018 · ORTOVOX · Other consumer products

  This recall involves Ortovox avalanche transceivers, model numbers 1137000006, 1137000001 and 1137000002. They were sold in black/blue (model number 1137000006)…

• ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver
  June 2, 2015 · ORTOVOX · Other consumer products

  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…

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