The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10746·Announced 2010-07-08

PDi Communications Recalls Wall-Mounted Televisions Due to Fire Hazard

PDi Communications is recalling about 2,700 wall-mounted LCD televisions installed in healthcare facilities because a capacitor failure can cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported incident involving a flame, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

PDi Communications Inc. is recalling approximately 2,700 26-inch and 32-inch wall-mounted LCD television sets. These units were installed in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, medical centers, and nursing homes, nationwide. The recall covers specific model and serial number ranges for the PDI-P26LCDC and PDI-P32LCDD models.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. A capacitor on the television's power supply board can fail, posing a risk of fire. PDi Communications has received one report of an incident involving a flame in February 2010. No injuries have been reported.

The televisions were sold to distributors that service healthcare facilities from September 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,000. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled television sets and remove the power cord to prevent the TV from being powered on. Facilities that have not been contacted by PDi or its authorized agent should contact the firm to receive a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Television Sets
Manufacturer
PDi Communications Inc., of Springboro, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Televisions
Hazard
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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