CPSC official recall · 05271

CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers

召回日期:2005-09-15官方最后发布:2024-11-06适用地区:美国
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危险说明 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.

受影响产品

Ortovox M1 and M2 Avalanche Transceivers - A device worn to help locate a buried avalanche victim
Units:About 15,500

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

  • There have been three reports by consumers of the batteries in these devices becoming dislodged. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

  • 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.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商:Ortovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H.

制造国家/地区:Germany

零售商:Outdoor specialty stores nationwide, from January 1997 through July 2005, for about $300.