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1. ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/ORTOVOX-Recalls-S1-Avalanche-Transceiver/
2. A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/A-O-Smith-Recalls-John-Wood-Brand-Oil-Fired-Water-Heaters/
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Recall Date: June 2, 2015
Recall Number: 15-154
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceiver Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Recall Summary
Name of Product: ORTOVOX S1+ Avalanche Transceiver
Hazard: 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: Repair
Consumers should stop using the recalled S1+ transceiver beacons immediately and return them to ORTOVOX for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Deuter USA toll-free at (877) 384-9252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at ortovox.warranty@deuterusa.com or online at ortovox.com and click on the “S1+ Avalanche Transceiver Recall” box for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 3,000
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold at: Outdoor specialty retailers, ski shops and directly nationwide from July 2010 through April 2015 for about $490.
Importer: Deuter USA, of Longmont, Colo.
Distributor: Ortovox, of Taufkirchen, Germany
Manufactured in: Germany
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2.
Recall Date: June 2, 2015
Recall Number: 15-155
A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: John Wood oil-fired water heaters
Hazard: The water heater’s combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.
Consumer Contact: A.O. Smith toll free at (866) 880-4661 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.johnwoodwaterheaters.com and click on Recall Notices for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 250
Description: This recall involves John Wood brand 50 and 70 gallon oil-fired water heaters. The 50 gallon water heaters have model number JW517 and serial numbers from 1349A021678 through 1503A016643. The 70 gallon water heaters have model number JW717 and serial numbers from 1421M001517 through 436M000040. The water heaters are gray with “John Wood” printed in blue and white near the top. The model number, size and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate near the top of the tank. Only oil-fired water heaters are included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014 through March 2015 for about $1,500 to $2,500.
Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Manufactured in: United States
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