ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communicat ...
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.
Product:
Avalanche transceiversAbout 20,000 (In addition, about 7,000 were sold in Canada)
Inconjunction:
URL : http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67120r-eng.php
Retailer:
Outdoor specialty stores, ski shops nationwide and direct to avalanche professionals, search and rescue personnel and mountain guides from July 2010 through April 2018 for about $350.
Distributor:
Ortovox, of Germany
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2018
Injury:
None reported
Mfg Country:
Germany
Importer:
Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo.
Recall ID: 8355
Last Published: Jul 10, 2018
Official Site: Link
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Emert Number: 18185
Emert Status: Announced