CPSC2003-11-18
CPSC, SecureAlert Announce Recall of Safety and Security Phones
SecureAlert Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
Using the test button can result in the battery being drained without the user's knowledge. Without battery power, the phone is unable to call for assistance in an emergency.
Remedy
Call SecureAlert to arrange a free replacement. SecureAlert is directly contacting owners of these products. Until the replacement phone is received, consumers should refrain from using the test button on their recalled phone.
Sold at
SecureAlert and private security dealers nationwide, from May 2003 through July 2003.
Affected count
1,000
Injuries reported
SecureAlert has received 10 reports of batteries being exhausted as a result of this problem. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
GPS2000 MobilePAL+GPS Safety and Security Phones
Consumer contact
Call SecureAlert toll-free at (800) 584-4176 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (MT).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-SecureAlert-Announce-Recall-of-Safety-and-Security-PhonesDon't want to check this manually?
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