Linear Recalls Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure
Recall 14044 · Dec 9, 2013 · Linear
48,000
units affected
48,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14044
- Date
- Dec 9, 2013
- Company
- Linear
- Units affected
- 48,000
- Product
- Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters
- Product type
- Personal Protection
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
The battery clips in the transmitters can corrode causing the transmitters to operate intermittently or not at all, without generating a warning.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a free replacement transmitter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2013 through August 2013 for about $45.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled personal emergency reporting system (pers) transmitters?
Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a free replacement transmitter.
What is the hazard?
The battery clips in the transmitters can corrode causing the transmitters to operate intermittently or not at all, without generating a warning.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.