Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones Recalled for Burn Hazard
Recall 06134 · Apr 6, 2006 · ClearOne Communications
4,200
units affected
4,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06134
- Date
- Apr 6, 2006
- Company
- ClearOne Communications
- Units affected
- 4,200
- Product
- Rechargeable Battery Packs
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The battery is included as a power source for the MAX Wireless Conference Phone Models 910-158-001 and 910-158-070. The model number is located on the product ID label on the underside of the MAX Wireless Conference Phone Pod. The phone is black, six-sided and has a domed speaker in the center. "Clear One Max" is written on the top of the phone. The recalled battery pack is green and is located in the battery compartment on the underside of the Max phone pod. The recall involves the TWD rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery pack with model number TH-AA2200. The battery pack's model number "TH-AA2200," "TWD NI-MH Battery," and "7.2v AA2200mAH" are printed on the side of the battery. The battery pack is also sold separately.
What can happen
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these phones with recalled battery packs immediately and contact ClearOne Communications for a free replacement battery pack.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ClearOne Communications has received nine reports of incidents with the recalled battery packs. No injuries, fire or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- ClearOne Communications direct order desk, distributors, and dealers nationwide from April 2005 through December 2005 for between $600 and $1,000 (for the battery and phone) or about $40 (for just the battery when sold separately).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable battery packs?
Consumers should stop using these phones with recalled battery packs immediately and contact ClearOne Communications for a free replacement battery pack.
What is the hazard?
These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a 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.