CPSC recall · Reported July 26, 2016
Inovonics Recalls Pendants, Universal Transmitters and Receivers Due to Alarm Failure (Recall Alert)
The transmitters and receivers can fail to send or receive a signal for help in an emergency.
Inovonics, of Louisville, Colo. recalled This recall involves Inovonics transmitters and receivers. These beige devices transmit o….
Inovonics Recalls Pendants, Universal Transmitters and Receivers Due to Alarm Failure (Re… was recalled by Inovonics, of Louisville, Colo. in July 26, 2016. Reason: The transmitters and receivers can fail to send or receive a signal for help in an emergency.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and receiver and contac…. Verify recall #16760 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Inovonics, of Louisville, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The transmitters and receivers can fail to send or receive a signal for help in an emergency..
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- July 26, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16760 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Inovonics transmitters and receivers. These beige devices transmit or receive signals for emergency call systems in senior independent and assisted living communities, as well as security monitoring systems in commercial buildings and some luxury residences. Recalled models include EN1210, EN1223S, EN1233S and EN4232MR. The EN1223S and EN1233S wireless pendant transmitters allow users to push a button to summon assistance. "Inovonics" is printed on all the devices except on model EN1223S. The model number appears on a label on the back of the device. The date code is printed on the carton label and on the circuit board inside the device. Model Number Placement Function Carton Date Code Date Codes on Printed Circuit Board Label Inside Device EN1210 Mounted on door/window frame Alarm sent if door or window is opened 16075 16074 16075 EN1223S Worn on neck, wrist or belt Allows user to push button to summon assistance 16075 16071 16083 16077 16080 16081 EN1233S Worn on neck or belt Allows user to push button to summon assistance 16073 16072 EN4232MR Mounted on wall Receives messages from Inovonics transmitters 16077 16075 16076
Reason for recall
The transmitters and receivers can fail to send or receive a signal for help in an emergency.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and receiver and contact Inovonics for a free replacement. All known purchasers have been notified directly by the firm.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16760 |
| Date reported | July 26, 2016 |
| Date initiated | July 26, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Inovonics, of Louisville, Colo. |
| Affected scope | About 5,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and receiver and contact Inovonics for a free replacement. All …
- Check the recall number (16760) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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