CPSC2006-04-06
Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones Recalled for Burn Hazard
ClearOne Communications, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these phones with recalled battery packs immediately and contact ClearOne Communications for a free replacement battery pack.
Sold at
ClearOne Communications direct order desk, distributors, and dealers nationwide from April 2005 through December 2005 for between $600 and $1,000 (for the battery and phone) or about $40 (for just the battery when sold separately).
Affected count
About 4,200
Injuries reported
ClearOne Communications has received nine reports of incidents with the recalled battery packs. No injuries, fire or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Rechargeable Battery Packs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact ClearOne Communications at (800) 283-5936, select Option #5, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. MST, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clearone.com/support
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Rechargeable-Battery-Packs-Sold-with-MAX-Wireless-Conference-Phones-Recalled-for-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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