CPSC2014-06-19
Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure
Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Hazard
The batteries used in the transmitters can fail to emit a low battery warning leading the user to believe the transmitter is functioning and not generate a warning.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a new replacement transmitter at no cost.
Sold at
Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2008 through July 2011 for about $45.
Affected count
About 175,000 (an additional 48,000 previously recalled in December 2013)
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-Expands-Recall-of-Personal-Emergency-Reporting-System-TransmittersDon't want to check this manually?
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