CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers
CPSC recall 05271. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled avalanche transceivers and contact the firm to receive a new battery door that will help prevent the batteries from becoming dislodged.
CPSC recall 05271 has the recall date 15 Sep 2005. The notice names the firm Ortovox. The recall has about 15,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Safety/Emergency Tool Kits.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | There have been three reports by consumers of the batteries in these devices becoming dislodged. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,500 |
| 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 (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. |
| Product | Ortovox M1 and M2 Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn to help locate a buried avalanche victim, About 15,500, Safety/Emergency Tool Kits |
| Sold at | Outdoor specialty stores nationwide, from January 1997 through July 2005, for about $300. |
| Manufacturer | Ortovox USA |
| Made in | Germany |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Hazard: Impact injury
- Category: Safety/Emergency Tool Kits
- CPSC recalls of 2005
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,500Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Safety/Emergency Tool Kits
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Ortovox
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2018 | ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 05271The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05271. https://recallregister.com/product/3017-cpsc-ortovox-usa-announce-recall-of-avalanche-transceivers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 05271 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been three reports by consumers of the batteries in these devices becoming dislodged. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Outdoor specialty stores nationwide, from January 1997 through July 2005, for about $300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05271?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 15,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Germany