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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0004-2016·Announced 2015-10-07

Lifeline Systems Recalls Philips GoSafe Mobile Help Button Due to Battery Issues

Lifeline Systems is recalling 8,616 Philips GoSafe Mobile Help Button devices because irregular battery disconnection can cause charging issues.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity score. The hazard involves charging issues due to battery disconnection, which is a functional defect rather than a direct physical injury risk like fire or shock, and no injuries are reported.

Plain-English summary

Lifeline Systems, Incorporated is recalling 8,616 units of the Philips GoSafe Mobile Help Button (7000MHB) Personal Emergency Response System. The recall was initiated because irregular battery disconnection resulted in issues with the device's charging capabilities.

The affected devices were distributed nationwide to consumers in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers should check their device serial numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice. If the serial number matches, users should contact Lifeline Systems for instructions on how to resolve the charging issue.

The recalled product

Product
Philips GoSafe Mobile Help Button; 7000MHB. Personal Emergency Response System.
Affected units
8,616

Is your product affected?

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

Lot numbers (1)

  • and 1030012658.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 34 states specifically:

Same manufacturer · Lifeline Systems, Incorporated

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