Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure

Active Recall Announced June 19, 2014 CPSC #14212

Quick answer

Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure is CPSC recall #14212, announced on June 19, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately contact linear to receive a new replacement transmitter at no cost.. Affected brand: Linear LLC.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters

Recalled brands

Linear LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a new replacement transmitter at no cost.

Recall date

June 19, 2014

Categories

Personal Protection

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14212?

CPSC recall #14212 covers Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 19, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #14212?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14212 is consumers should immediately contact linear to receive a new replacement transmitter at no cost.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Linear-Expands-Recall-of-Personal-Emergency-Reporting-System-Transmitters. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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