Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard
危险说明 Hazard
- An internal short circuit in the lithium-ion polymer batteries can cause the batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
受影响产品
官方描述 Description
This recall involves ATL lithium-ion polymer batteries in GN9120 wireless headsets. The headsets are intended primarily for professional use in offices and call centers. The product is sold with three components: a base station, headset and power adapter. "GN Netcom" or "GN9120" is printed on the base station and headset. The affected batteries have part number 603028 and have a white plastic enclosure. The batteries are labeled "Made by ATL (Amperex Technology Ltd.)" and "(ATL P/N 603028)." Batteries sold as a replacement part are labeled "GN9120 battery replacement kit."
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- GN Netcom has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including three reports of open flames and property damage to furniture on which the headsets were resting.
官方补救措施 Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the headsets. Consumers should contact GN Netcom to receive a replacement battery.
消费者联系信息
For additional information, contact GN Netcom at (877) 803-6467 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jabra.com
相关企业
制造商:GN Netcom Inc., of Nashua, New Hampshire;Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), of Hong Kong (battery)
制造国家/地区:China
零售商:GN Netcom, authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2005 through September 2008 for between $150 and $350 as part of the GN9120 headset and about $20 as a replacement part.