Vector · Asphyxiation
Product: Avalanche transceiver · PIEPS · 109880
Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Austria
Hazard: 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.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 01/09/2013Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 01/09/2013