Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 10035 · Jan 28, 2010 · Amx
115,000
units affected
115,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10035
- Date
- Jan 28, 2010
- Company
- Amx
- Units affected
- 115,000
- Product
- Rechargeable Batteries sold with MVP 5000 Series Wireless Touch Panels
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves AMX 5000 series (MVP-5100, MVP-5150, MVP-5200i) wireless touch panels. The model number can be found on a label on the back of the unit. These touch panels can be used as remote controls for residential or commercial audio/visual systems. AMX 5000 series touch panels are available in black or white and include a 5.2" wide screen color LCD display. The touch panel's dimensions are 4 3/4" x 7 9/16" x 13/16".
What can happen
A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers
The fix
Consumer should immediately stop using the touch panels and contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery at no cost.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- AMX dealers nationwide from May 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,400 and $4,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable batteries sold with mvp 5000 series wireless touch panels?
Consumer should immediately stop using the touch panels and contact AMX for instructions on how to receive a replacement battery at no cost.
What is the hazard?
A defect in the battery can cause the battery pack to overheat and rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers
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.