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ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability

CPSC · 18185 · published 2018-07-10

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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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transceivers and return them to Ortovox for a free repair, including free shipping.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Ortovox, of Germany

Avalanche transceivers

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