Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 175,000 (an additional 48,000 previously recalled in December 2013))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 175,000 (an additional 48,000 previously recalled in December 2013))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 14212