[Recalled] Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters — The recalled Linear PERS transmitters are components of Linear PERS or personal… | CPSC 2014-06-19
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 14212 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 19 June 2014 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled Linear PERS transmitters are components of Linear PERS or personal emergency solutions products and allow users to push a button on the transmitter to summon assistance. The transmitter may be worn as a pendant on a lanyard around the user's neck, on a band around the user's wrist or as a belt clip. The recall includes model numbers DXS-62A (black wristband and a gray pendant), DXS-62A1 (ivory plastic belt clip pendant) and DXS-64 (gray plastic pendant with a green circle in the center) which all have batteries that are sealed into the products. The manufactured date range of the recalled products is from June 2008 through April 2011 written as a date code. For example the date code MD1105 represents YYMM format or a manufacture date of May 2011. The date code, model number, Linear LLC and other information are found on the back of the transmitter. Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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