PDi Communications Recalls Televisions Installed in Healthcare Facilities Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10746 · Jul 8, 2010 · PDi Communications
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10746
- Date
- Jul 8, 2010
- Company
- PDi Communications
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Television Sets
- Product type
- Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 26-inch and 32-inch wall-mounted LCD television sets that were installed in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, medical centers and nursing homes. Model and serial number ranges included in this recall are listed in the chart below. The model number is printed on a label on the back of the television sets. Other models of PDi television sets or units that are outside the serial number range are not included in this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range PDI-P26LCDC 0832-D009-00001-A through 0913-D009-02500 PDI-P32LCDD 0902-D010-00001-A through 0921-D010-01419
What can happen
A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Immediately stop using the recalled television sets, remove the power cord to prevent the TV from being powered on and contact PDi to receive a free repair. PDi began contacting healthcare facilities about this problem in March. Facilities that have not been contacted by PDi or its authorized agent should contact the firm for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- PDi Communications has received one report of an incident involving a flame in February 2010. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- PDi Communications to distributors that service healthcare facilities such as hospitals, medical centers and nursing homes nationwide from September 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled television sets?
Immediately stop using the recalled television sets, remove the power cord to prevent the TV from being powered on and contact PDi to receive a free repair. PDi began contacting healthcare facilities about this problem in March. Facilities that have not been contacted by PDi or its authorized agent should contact the.
What is the hazard?
A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a fire hazard.
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.