Interlogix ® wireless personal panic devices

CPSC Recall #17-004 — October 4, 2016

Recall #17-004 Date: October 4, 2016 Remedy: Replace

Product

Interlogix ® wireless personal panic devices

Description

This recall involves Interlogix wireless personal panic devices. The product is a wrist band or necklace panic button, used to activate a security control panel within range in the event of a personal emergency or injury. These devices were sold as an accessory with professionally installed home security systems.  They were sold in black and white and include model and UPC numbers: TX-4200-01-1 (white; UPC 7-82136-72342-7) and TX-4200-01-2 (black; UPC 7-82136-72343-4).   The model number is printed on the underside of the device.  Both the model number and the UPC number are printed on the packaging.

Hazard

The wireless personal panic devices can fail to operate, which could result in the device not communicating with the security system if activated in the event of an emergency.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported  

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

Units: About 67,000

Sold At

Through professional security installers and distributors nationwide from May 2014 through January 2016 for about $35 to $50.

Manufacturer

Interlogix, of  Lincolnton, NC

Manufactured In

Mexico