CPSC2020-12-31
Anticimex Recalls SMART Connect Mini Devices Due to Fire and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Anticimex Inc., of Berkeley Heights, N.J.
Hazard
The device's power supply can overheat while charging, and cause the plastic enclosure to fly off, posing fire and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and should not unplug their installed devices until they are contacted by Anticimex to schedule a removal appointment and provide further instructions. The replacement and installation of the new device will be free of charge. Anticimex is directly contacting all known purchasers.
Sold at
The recalled SMART Connect Mini Devices were not sold in stores or online. They were installed as part of Anticimex's pest control service monitoring from March 2020 through October 2020 for between $15 and $45 per month.
Affected count
About 2,750
Injuries reported
The firm has one report of a voltage regulator failure resulting in battery cell failure in a device at an Anticimex facility. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Thailand
Remedy type
Replace
Products
SMART Connect Mini Devices
Consumer contact
Anticimex toll-free at 888-522-5770 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.anticimex.com/en-us/digital-pest-control/ or www.anticimex.com and click on “Press Release” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Anticimex-Recalls-SMART-Connect-Mini-Devices-Due-to-Fire-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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