CPSC2008-10-14
Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard
GN Netcom Inc., of Nashua, New Hampshire
Hazard
An internal short circuit in the lithium-ion polymer batteries can cause the batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the headsets. Consumers should contact GN Netcom to receive a replacement battery.
Sold at
GN Netcom, authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2005 through September 2008 for between $150 and $350 as part of the GN9120 headset and about $20 as a replacement part.
Affected count
About 525,000 (an additional 675,000 were sold outside the U.S.)
Injuries reported
GN Netcom has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including three reports of open flames and property damage to furniture on which the headsets were resting.
Manufactured in
China
Products
GN9120 Wireless Headsets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact GN Netcom at (877) 803-6467 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jabra.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Wireless-Headset-Batteries-Recalled-by-GN-Netcom-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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