Recalls / 2013-12-09

Linear Recalls Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure

14044 · Recalled 2013-12-09 · CPSC page

Linear Pendant and Wristband Model DXS LRC

Description

The recalled Linear PERS transmitters are components of Linear PERS products and allow users to push a button on the transmitter to summon assistance. Transmitter models DXS-LRC, DXS-LRC-LA, DXS-LRP and DXS-LRW manufactured from June 2013 to July 2013 with date codes 1306 and 1307 representing the year and month, and 1329 (representing the 29th week of 2013) are included in the recall. The model and date codes appear on the back of the transmitter. The DXS-LRC transmitters are gray plastic pendants with a black circle in the center and can be worn as a pendant around the neck or on a wristband. The DXS-LRP transmitter is a white pendant with a green swirl design on the front. The DXS-LRW transmitter has a solid black wristband with a black plastic face and black button in the center.

Hazards

The battery clips in the transmitters can corrode causing the transmitters to operate intermittently or not at all, without generating a warning.

Reported injuries

Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a free replacement transmitter.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters		About 48,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Linear H.K. Manufacturing Limited
Importer: Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Independent PERS distributors, dealers nationwide

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.

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Source: CPSC recall 14044. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.