Vector

Asphyxiation Hobby/sports equipment Other risk levels
Photo of recalled product: Vector
Alert NumberA11/0021/14
BrandPIEPS
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeAsphyxiation
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginAustria
Published7 February 2014

Risk Description

null The rapid draining of the battery may cause the device to quickly switch off; a transceiver without power can neither send or receive signals in the event of an avalanche.The product does not comply with the Directive 1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/09/2013Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 01/09/2013

Product Description

Digital, 4 antennas avalanche transceiver with GPS support for rescuing.

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