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Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire HazardDate: 6/12/2008
Reason: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Distribution: Nationwide.
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: SoundStation2W Wireless Conference Phones with Lithium Ion Batteries Units: About 5,800 units Phone Distributor: Polycom, Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif. Battery Pack Distributor: Gold Peak Industries Ltd., of Hong Kong Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Polycom has received one report of a battery pack overheating resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled battery packs were supplied by Gold Peak Industries Ltd. and sold with Polycom's SoundStation2W wireless conference phones from December 1, 2007 until May 2, 2008, and separately as replacement battery packs during the same time period. The SoundStation2W part numbers and SKU numbers are printed on the underside of the telephone and include the following models:
SoundStation2W recalled battery pack part numbers, SKU numbers and date codes are as follows:
The battery packs have a black or white plastic coating and a white label with the following title: "RECHARGEABLE Li-ion BATTERY." The recalled battery pack part numbers can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the white label on the battery pack. The date code can be found to the left of the part number printed on the white label of the battery. Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide through catalogs, online, telesales, office supply stores, the Polycom Web store, and Fry's Electronics retail locations from December 2007 through May 2, 2008 for between $700 and $900. Replacement battery packs were sold for between $50 and $90 through the same outlets. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from their SoundStation2W wireless conference phone. Once the battery pack is removed, consumers can still use their conference phone by keeping the charger plugged into the unit. Consumers should not attempt to use battery packs other than those supplied by Polycom in the unit. Consumers should contact Polycom for a free replacement battery pack. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Polycom, Inc. at (800) 963-7627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polycom.com/2WBattery Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 10/21/2008 Reason: The generator’s fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: An internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The fryers can overheat, posing a burn hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/22/2008 Reason: The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Portable gasoline generators quickly produce high levels of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) and should never be used indoors, including inside a home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors or windows are open. Distribution: Nationwide |
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