The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17004·Announced 2016-10-04

Interlogix Recalls Wireless Personal Panic Devices Due to Operational Failure

Interlogix is recalling about 67,000 wireless personal panic devices because they may fail to operate during an emergency. Consumers should contact their security installer for a free inspection and replacement.

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 safety-critical device that may fail to operate during an emergency, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Interlogix is recalling approximately 67,000 wireless personal panic devices, including wristbands and necklaces, due to a risk that the devices may fail to operate. These devices are used to activate a security control panel in the event of a personal emergency or injury. The affected models are TX-4200-01-1 (white) and TX-4200-01-2 (black), which were sold as accessories with professionally installed home security systems.

The hazard is that the wireless personal panic devices can fail to operate, which could result in the device not communicating with the security system if activated in an emergency. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The devices were sold through professional security installers and distributors nationwide from May 2014 through January 2016 for approximately $35 to $50. Consumers should immediately contact their professional security system installer or monitoring company for a free inspection of their personal panic device and a free replacement device for those that fail inspection. For more information, consumers can contact Interlogix at 800-394-4988.

The recalled product

Product
Interlogix ® wireless personal panic devices
Affected units
67,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 782136723427
  • 782136723434

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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