ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
CPSC recall 15154. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The S1+ hardware can fail, resulting in an inability to transmit a discoverable signal during an emergency situation, even as the unit appears to be powered on and functioning properly.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
CPSC recall 15154 has the recall date 2 Jun 2015. The notice names the firm Deuter. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Mountain Climbing.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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 stripes on the top sides. ORTOVOX and S1+ 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 2014 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. |
| Product | ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver, About 3,000, Mountain Climbing |
| Sold at | Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490. |
| Importer | Deuter USA |
| Distributor | Ortovox |
| Made in | Germany |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Mountain Climbing
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Deuter
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 8 May 2025 | Deuter Recalls Kid Comfort, Kid Comfort Pro and Kid Comfort Active Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15154The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15154. https://recallregister.com/product/6409-ortovox-recalls-avalanche-transceiver-due-to-loss-of-emergency-communi/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15154 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15154?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15154?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000