CPSC2013-12-09
Linear Recalls Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure
Linear H.K. Manufacturing Limited, of China
Hazard
The battery clips in the transmitters can corrode causing the transmitters to operate intermittently or not at all, without generating a warning.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a free replacement transmitter.
Sold at
Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2013 through August 2013 for about $45.
Affected count
About 48,000
Injuries reported
Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters
Consumer contact
Linear toll-free at (855) 554-2384 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.linear-pers.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Linear-Recalls-Personal-Emergency-Reporting-System-TransmittersDon't want to check this manually?
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