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CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers

Date: September 15, 2005
Company: Ortovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Ortovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H.

Ortovox USA, of Hopkinton, N.H. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report