Linear Recalls Personal Emergency Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure
Linear LLC is recalling about 175,000 Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) transmitters because the batteries may fail to emit a low battery warning, leaving users unaware the device is not functioning.
What this means for you
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 risk-of-harm product (emergency safety device) where the failure could prevent users from summoning assistance, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Linear LLC is recalling approximately 175,000 Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) transmitters, including models DXS-62A, DXS-62A1, and DXS-64. This recall expands a previous action from December 2013 that covered an additional 48,000 units. The affected transmitters were sold nationwide through independent PERS distributors and dealers from June 2008 through July 2011 for about $45.
The hazard involves the sealed batteries in the transmitters, which can fail to emit a low battery warning. This failure may lead users to believe the transmitter is functioning correctly when it is not, potentially preventing the device from generating a warning or summoning assistance when needed. Linear has received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a new replacement transmitter at no cost. The company can be reached toll-free at (855) 554-2384 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.linear-pers.com by clicking on Recalls.
The recalled product
- Product
- Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters
- Manufacturer
- Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
- Affected units
- 175,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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