CPSC2010-07-08
PDi Communications Recalls Televisions Installed in Healthcare Facilities Due to Fire Hazard
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Hazard
A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Immediately stop using the recalled television sets, remove the power cord to prevent the TV from being powered on and contact PDi to receive a free repair. PDi began contacting healthcare facilities about this problem in March. Facilities that have not been contacted by PDi or its authorized agent should contact the firm for a free repair.
Sold at
PDi Communications to distributors that service healthcare facilities such as hospitals, medical centers and nursing homes nationwide from September 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,000.
Affected count
About 2,700
Injuries reported
PDi Communications has received one report of an incident involving a flame in February 2010. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Television Sets
Consumer contact
For more information, contact PDi at (800) 992-7734 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.pdiarm.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/PDi-Communications-Recalls-Televisions-Installed-in-Healthcare-Facilities-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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