WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Ortovox M1 and M2 Avalanche Transceivers - A device
worn to help locate a buried avalanche victim.
Units: About 15,500
Manufacturer: Ortovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports by consumers of the
batteries in these devices becoming dislodged. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: 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 (grey) with a red volume control switch,
and orange with a grey volume control switch. The model name and
"ORTOVOX" are written on the front of the transceivers.
Sold at: Outdoor specialty stores nationwide from January 1997 through
July 2005 for about $300.
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
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05271.html
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Ortovox M1 and M2 Avalanche Transceivers - A device
worn to help locate a buried avalanche victim.
Units: About 15,500
Manufacturer: Ortovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports by consumers of the
batteries in these devices becoming dislodged. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: 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 (grey) with a red volume control switch,
and orange with a grey volume control switch. The model name and
"ORTOVOX" are written on the front of the transceivers.
Sold at: Outdoor specialty stores nationwide from January 1997 through
July 2005 for about $300.
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
To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05271.html
