CPSC recall 14212
Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-09
On 2015-01-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters by Linear, citing the batteries used in the transmitters can fail to emit a low battery warning leading the user to believe the transmitter is functioning and not generate a warning.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14212 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-06-19 |
| Published | 2015-01-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Linear |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters | The recalled Linear PERS transmitters are components of Linear PERS or personal emergency solutions products and allow users to push a button on the transmitter to summon assistance. The transmitter may be worn as a pendant on a lanyard around the user's neck, on a band around the user's wrist or as a belt clip. The recall includes model numbers DXS-62A (black wristband and a gray pendant), DXS-62A1 (ivory plastic belt clip pendant) and DXS-64 (gray plastic pendant with a green circle in the center) which all have batteries that are sealed into the products. The manufactured date range of the recalled products is from June 2008 through April 2011 written as a date code. For example the date code MD1105 represents YYMM format or a manufacture date of May 2011. The date code, model number, Linear LLC and other information are found on the back of the transmitter.
Reason
The batteries used in the transmitters can fail to emit a low battery warning leading the user to believe the transmitter is functioning and not generate a warning.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Linear-Expands-Recall-of-Personal-Emergency-Reporting-System-Transmitters
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