CPSC2008-06-05
Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Polycom, Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.
Hazard
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from their SoundStation2W wireless conference phone. Once the battery pack is removed, consumers can still use their conference phone by keeping the charger plugged into the unit. Consumers should not attempt to use battery packs other than those supplied by Polycom in the unit. Consumers should contact Polycom for a free replacement battery pack.
Sold at
Authorized dealers nationwide through catalogs, online, telesales, office supply stores, the Polycom Web store, and Fry's Electronics retail locations from December 2007 through May 2, 2008 for between $700 and $900. Replacement battery packs were sold for between $50 and $90 through the same outlets.
Affected count
About 5,800 units
Injuries reported
Polycom has received one report of a battery pack overheating resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
SoundStation2W Wireless Conference Phones with Lithium Ion Batteries
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Polycom, Inc. at (800) 963-7627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polycom.com/2WBattery
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Simmons-Kids-Recalls-Crib-Mattresses-Due-to-Entrapment-Hazard1Don't want to check this manually?
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